Vitamin C Serum (Glass Bottle)
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 — oil is a solvent that pulls plastic chemicals out of containers. You apply this to your face daily.
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
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Phthalates (in PET/HDPE cosmetic packaging)
Plastic cosmetic bottles and dropper mechanisms
Skincare products stored in plastic containers can absorb phthalate plasticizers from the packaging. These are then applied directly to skin and absorbed transdermally. Particularly concerning for oil-based products applied near the face.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
