Mxt products are formulated to be safe and effective. While we lean to naturals, we also believe that not all chemistry is bad chemistry—especially when it comes to pure molecules made in a clean and sustainable way with verifiable data and published results. That means sometimes forgoing a botanical extract that sounds good on paper, but doesn’t always deliver on its promise in favor of more processed compound that really makes a difference. There is so much amazing “green” science now, some of it is incredibly advanced -- we’d be remiss not to take advantage of it.

Our R&D team vets our materials using a number of public databases that track and rank cosmetic ingredients based on their source, production process, and safety. Among these resources, we check EWG's "Skin Deep" database for an ingredient's safety score. With the exception of a few materials (AHAs, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, sodium hydroxide, retinol and its derivatives) we select materials that have the best overall safety score (1s and 2s).

We also maintain an extensive "no" list that expands upon these regulatory sources:

• EU Cosmetics Regulations: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Of The European Parliament And Of The Council Of 30 November 2009, including COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2018/1847 of 26 November 2018 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009
• US FDA Regulations Code of Federal Regulations Title 21.
• California Proposition 65 "Hot List." All materials on the Proposition 65 hot list are prohibited for use in finished goods and raw materials.
• Heath Canada: Cosmetic Ingredient Hot List

We don’t test on animals or use materials which have been tested on animals.

Our formulary contains no animal-sourced materials, other than beeswax and honey from sustainable apiculture.

We review available data on down-cycle impacts of all our materials. We don’t use plastic particles in our products or materials that are known bio-accumulators.

We review available data on down-cycle impacts of all our materials. We don’t use plastic particles in our products or materials that are known bio-accumulators.

We don’t use fragrance or essential oils to scent Mxt products. Some materials may lend a scent to our products, and that is part of the experience of using a Mxt product.

Our packaging is easily recyclable by your local recycling service. All of our components are BPA-free and phthalate-free. All packaging is mono-material, meaning it’s all made from the same plastic and can be recycled as a unit without sorting or disassembly. Recycling codes are:

Airless containers (50% PCR) PET

Tubes PE

Our shipping cartons are made from Forest Certified sustainable paper.

We’re committed to lowering our environmental footprint, and we currently recycle almost all of our inbound materials.

We do not audit our suppliers operations, but we seek out and work with trade partners with excellent reputations in all facets of their operations, including these:

• Legal Compliance: Meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable laws, regulations, and standards where we and they do business, including, without limitation, all applicable health and safety, environmental, and human rights laws.
• Responsible Sourcing: Not conduct or commission animal testing of any of our products, including, without limitation, ingredients or formulations of such products, and not purchase from providers that do not comply with the same standard.
• Human Rights: Treat their employees with respect, compassion, and dignity, and not engage in any form of harassment or abuse, be it physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal.
• Underage Labor: Not employ child labor. “Child” is defined as anyone under the age of 15 (or 14 where the law of the country permits), or under the minimum age of employment in the country, whichever is greater.
• Forced Labor: Not use any kind of forced or compulsory labor, including, without limitation, slave, prison, indentured, bonded, or trafficked labor.
• Working Hours: Respect the local legal limits on work hours, or if there are none, not exceed 60 hours per week at most except under extraordinary circumstances. Employees must have at least one day off per week.
• Wages and Benefits: Set wages and all other compensation, including overtime pay and any benefits, in compliance with all applicable laws. Employees must be paid at least the local minimum wage or the prevailing industry wage, whichever is higher.
• Discrimination: Not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender, transitioning, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by applicable laws.
• Freedom of Association: Respect the right of employees to freely associate and comply with all applicable laws governing employees’ rights to seek adequate representation.
• Environment: Demonstrate compliance with all applicable environmental laws, as well as a regard for preserving the environment.
• Health and Safety: Uphold high standards for clean, safe, and healthy work environments for their employees, including any residential facilities, and maintain protections from exposure to hazardous conditions or materials.

Just like any other beauty product, a Mxt product is thoroughly tested for stability. Your product should be completely stable at room temperature for up to 2 years. All active ingredients (even ours) weaken over time, especially once the packaging is opened and the product is in use. Order often for the freshest mix!

Your product will have been made just days before you receive it. The active ingredients are fresh and potent. Because of this, products may be stronger than you are used to, so ease into use. Patch test creams and serums on your underarm.

Your Mxt product has been made just for you with key ingredients at high, active levels and nothing extra added for marketing purposes. Because of this, your Mxt product might feel and smell a little different than you're used. That's because the many key active ingredients have distinct odors and textures that can only be eliminated by putting in just a tiny drop or masking it with perfumes. Mxt doesn't mix that way, so you may find that your products have a scent or texture that you're not used to.

Optimal storage condition for your Mxt product is room temperature or a little cooler. If the product is exposed to prolonged high heat or extreme cold, it may lessen the power of the actives or change the feel of the product some. Don't worry, the heat or cold won't have broken it, but it's better to avoid temperature extremes if you can.