The Truth About Toxins in Beauty Products (and Why We Choose Better at Petals & Patch)
Every day, most of us use dozens of personal care products—soaps, lotions, scrubs, deodorants, lip balms. But what if we told you that many of those everyday items are quietly exposing your body to hundreds of synthetic chemicals?
It’s a reality that’s hard to ignore once you learn it. At Petals & Patch, we believe your skin deserves better.
What’s Hiding in Conventional Beauty Products?
Many commercial skincare and beauty items contain toxins, irritants, and hormone disruptors—often under innocent-sounding names like “fragrance” or “preservative.” Here are a few common offenders:
- Synthetic fragrance: Often made from dozens of undisclosed chemicals that can trigger allergies, headaches, or disrupt hormones.
- Parabens: A preservative linked to hormone disruption and found in everything from lotion to makeup.
- Phthalates: Chemicals used to make scents last longer, but also known endocrine disruptors.
- Sulfates (like SLS): Harsh foaming agents that can strip the skin’s natural oils and irritate sensitive skin.
- Artificial dyes: Often derived from petroleum and linked to skin sensitivities and long-term concerns.
Why It Matters
Your skin is your largest organ, and it absorbs much of what you put on it. What goes on your skin doesn’t stay on your skin—it makes its way into your body. Over time, the buildup of toxic exposure can contribute to inflammation, sensitivity, or hormone imbalances.
Our Promise at Petals & Patch
We’ve chosen a different path. At Petals & Patch, we handcraft every product with:
- Pure essential oils instead of synthetic fragrance
- Botanical clays, herbs, and minerals for color
- Tallow, butters, and plant oils to nourish your skin
- Zero synthetic preservatives, parabens, or phthalates
We create products you can trust, so you never have to compromise beauty for wellness.
It’s Time to Read the Labels.
You don’t have to settle for mystery ingredients or toxic beauty products. Clean, natural skincare can be beautiful, luxurious, and effective. And it’s exactly what we’re here to offer.
Ready to make the switch?
Explore our naturally handcrafted collections here.