How we Source Ingredients & Packaging for Quality Skincare in South Africa

How We Source and Protect Ingredients at Dear Skin

At Dear Skin, the quality of our products starts with the ingredients we choose. After finalizing our formulations, our next challenge was sourcing them locally. We spent countless hours researching and connecting with suppliers who share our commitment to safe raw materials, sustainability, and high-quality skincare. Ingredient safety is non-negotiable, every component we use must be suitable for cosmetic formulations because the health of your skin always comes first.

By supporting local suppliers, we not only help grow the local economy but also reduce our carbon footprint. Sourcing ingredients nearby cuts down on transportation emissions, making our process more environmentally conscious. Over time, we’ve built strong, trusted relationships with suppliers who understand our passion for creating safe, effective, and sustainable skincare products.

Choosing Ingredients and Packaging with Purpose

Since our current range focuses on face care, we carefully select each ingredient to serve a specific purpose. For example, the Dear Skin Hydrating Cleansing Milk gently removes dirt, makeup, and impurities without stripping natural moisture. It functions as both a toner and a moisturizer, making it especially suitable for dry skin.

Whenever possible, we review supplier documentation such as technical data sheets, safety information, and official ingredient names (INCI). This ensures that every ingredient complies with cosmetic safety standards, usage regulations, and allergen restrictions. For smaller suppliers who may not provide formal documentation, we rely on trusted website resources to confirm INCI names, recommended usage rates, and safety details. We also compare multiple suppliers when needed to ensure we choose the best ingredients while keeping environmental and ethical considerations in mind.

Even our delivery process reflects our personal approach to care. Our local delivery partner ensures that every batch of raw materials and packaging arrives safely, keeping our production process smooth and reliable.

Packaging That Protects and Preserves

Packaging is more than aesthetics, it protects the integrity of our ingredients. We chose amber glass bottles for many of our products because they:

• Protect from UV Rays: Blocking harmful light prevents active ingredients from breaking down.
• Prevent Contamination: Shielding products from air, moisture, and pollutants keeps them fresh.
• Preserve Potency: Amber glass helps maintain the effectiveness of sensitive skincare ingredients.

Closures are equally important. Serums use pipettes to minimize air exposure, face cleansers and cleansing milk use pumps to reduce contact, and our face cream jar has an inner lid plus a hygienic scoop. These thoughtful choices help maintain product quality while offering a safe and enjoyable skincare experience.

Our Commitment to Your Skin

Finding the right ingredients, suppliers, and packaging took time, but our goal has always been the same: to create skincare that is safe, effective, and environmentally responsible.

With every use, we hope Dear Skin feels like a love letter to your skin, a daily ritual that keeps it healthy, hydrated, and glowing.