Vitamin C Serum in Glass
A highly effective vitamin C serum packaged in amber glass with a glass dropper. No plastic contact with the product.
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Skincare stored in plastic bottles can absorb plasticizers from the container, which are then applied directly to your skin and absorbed transdermally. This is especially concerning for oil-based serums.
Why We Recommend This Product
Mad Hippie uses glass packaging and publishes a full ingredient list. The formula is free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, and microplastics.
Chemical & Health Analysis
Phthalates (in PET/HDPE cosmetic packaging)
Skincare products stored in plastic containers can absorb phthalate plasticizers from the packaging. These are then applied directly to skin and absorbed transdermally. Phthalates are potent endocrine disruptors — particularly concerning for products applied near the face and neck.
BPA / BPS (in polycarbonate dropper tops)
Plastic dropper tops and pump mechanisms often contain BPA or its substitutes. Repeated handling transfers these chemicals to the hands and face.
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