What's Really Inside Your Skincare: 5 Toxic Truths the Beauty Industry Won't Tell You
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The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Skincare: Why HAMORI Says No to Creams
Every day, millions of women rub creams, serums, and lotions into their face—some of the most absorbent and delicate skin on the entire body. But what if those products aren’t healing your skin… but quietly harming it?
At HAMORI, we’re not just another skincare brand. We’re the anti-cream movement. We believe in light, not lotions. In technology, not toxicity. And we believe you have a right to know what’s really inside those glossy jars lining bathroom shelves.
Here are 5 scientifically backed reasons why we say no to traditional skincare—and why you should too.
💀 1. Retinol + Sun = Accelerated Skin Cancer
Retinol (vitamin A) is the golden child of anti-aging creams. But under UV exposure, it can become dangerous.
A study by the FDA and the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) found that retinyl palmitate, a common form of vitamin A in cosmetics, accelerated the growth of skin tumors in mice when combined with sunlight exposure. Even at low doses.
That means your night cream might be making you more vulnerable to sun damage and even skin cancer—especially if you’re not using SPF religiously.
📂 Study – FDA/NTP Report, TOX076 (PDF)
🤝 2. Parabens Found in 19 out of 20 Breast Tumors
Parabens are cheap synthetic preservatives found in most lotions, moisturizers, and anti-aging products. They’re used to extend shelf life—but at what cost?
One study found traces of five different parabens in 19 out of 20 breast cancer tumors. Parabens can mimic estrogen and disrupt hormone function, raising concern among oncologists and endocrinologists alike.
These chemicals don’t just sit on your skin—they sink in, accumulate, and may play a role in serious diseases.
📂 Darbre et al., Journal of Applied Toxicology (2004)
🍼 3. Silicones From Creams Found in Breast Milk
That velvety texture in your cream? Likely silicone. These synthetic compounds make skin feel instantly smooth—but they don’t nourish, heal, or improve skin.
Worse yet, studies show that cyclic silicones like D4 and D5 accumulate in fat tissue and have been found in human breast milk. They’re linked to hormone disruption, fertility issues, and thyroid dysfunction.
The EU now classifies these silicones as substances of very high concern. Still, they remain common in skincare worldwide.
📂 Wang et al., Chemosphere (2009)
☠️ 4. "Fragrance" = Hidden Cocktail of 3,000+ Chemicals
That pleasant scent in your skincare? It could be a toxic trap.
The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on a label can legally hide over 3,000 chemicals, including:
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Phthalates – hormone disruptors linked to developmental defects
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Synthetic musks – accumulate in human tissue
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Known carcinogens like styrene and methylene chloride
These are hidden ingredients that manufacturers aren’t required to disclose. That “refreshing citrus” may come with long-term health consequences.
⚠️ 5. Formaldehyde – A Carcinogen You Rub Into Your Skin
Many skincare products contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives like DMDM Hydantoin or Quaternium-15.
These compounds slowly release formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen linked to leukemia and respiratory cancers. They also trigger allergic skin reactions in many users.
That means your face cream might be dosing you with micro amounts of a cancer-causing chemical—every single day.
📂 IARC Monographs, Vol. 88 – Formaldehyde
Why HAMORI Exists
We’re not interested in hiding behind industry jargon or pretty packaging. We believe in radical transparency—and radically better skincare.
No creams. No toxins. Just proven light-based technology, used by dermatologists and backed by science.
Because your skin deserves better than chemicals.