Teen skin isn’t just younger adult skin — it’s developing, reactive, and constantly shifting through hormones, stress, sports, and school. When we created ROPE SKIN™, we knew teens needed more than trendy ingredients or watered‑down adult formulas. They needed skincare built for their skin biology.

So, we built ROPE SKIN from the ground up with one goal: Healthy skin, supported — never stressed.

How We Choose Ingredients: Science First, Always

As cosmetic scientists and biochemists, we start with the fundamentals:

• Understand the biology of developing skin
• Helps maintain the skin’s natural barrier
• Choose ingredients that support function
• Remove anything that doesn’t serve the skin

Teen skin is more permeable and more reactive, which means every ingredient matters — not just the ones printed on the label.

We evaluate each ingredient for:

• Barrier compatibility
• Irritation potential
• Safety on developing skin
• Residual components (what’s inside the raw material that never appears on the ingredient list)
• Environmental and biological impact

This is how we take a more thorough approach than traditional ‘clean’ standards. Our formulas are intentionally designed for teen skin.

Vetting Ingredients: Looking Deeper Than the Label

Most consumers only see the ingredient list. But behind every ingredient is a supply chain, a manufacturing process, and residual components that never get listed.

We look at all of it.

Every raw material is vetted for:

• Residual formaldehyde donors
• Harsh preservatives
• Contaminants
• Processing byproducts
• Stability and purity

If an ingredient contains even trace amounts of something we wouldn’t want on teen skin, it doesn’t make the cut.

Our “Never” List: Clear, Uncompromising, Non‑Negotiable

We don’t believe in fear‑based marketing. We believe in clarity.

Here’s what you’ll never find in ROPE SKIN™ formulas:

❌ Fragrance

❌ Parabens

❌ Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

❌ Phthalates

❌ Alcohol

❌ Dyes

❌ Silicone

❌ PEGs

❌ Mineral Oil

❌ Petrolatum

❌ Talc

❌ Sodium Benzoate

❌ Tin

❌ Phenoxyethanol

❌ BHA/BHT

❌ Chlorophenesin

❌ CMIT/MIT

❌ Chemical Sunscreens/UV Filters

❌ EDTA

❌ Retinols

❌ Harsh Acids

If it doesn’t support the skin barrier, it doesn’t belong in teen skincare.

Naturally Derived, Clinically Considered

We choose naturally derived ingredients whenever possible — but not blindly. Natural doesn’t always mean safe, and synthetic doesn’t always mean harmful. Our standard is simple:

Does this ingredient support healthy, resilient teen skin?

If the answer isn’t a clear yes, it doesn’t make the formula.

Every product is intentionally stripped back and elevated with ingredients that support the skin.

Clinically Tested for Teen Skin

Every ROPE SKIN™ formula goes through thorough testing to ensure it’s gentle, and effective for developing skin.

RIPT (Repeat Insult Patch Test)

Each product is evaluated through a RIPT test to confirm it’s non‑irritating and non‑sensitizing, even with repeated use.

Safety‑In‑Use Testing

Teens use the product in real‑life conditions, and a board‑certified dermatologist clinically grades their skin for tolerance, redness, irritation, and overall barrier response.

Sensitive Skin Testing

We also test on individuals with self-perceived sensitive skin to ensure our formulas remain gentle and barrier‑safe for even the most reactive skin types.

These steps ensure every formula is:

• Dermatologist‑evaluated
• Teen‑tested
• Sensitive‑skin safe
• Barrier‑supportive

We don’t rely on assumptions — we rely on data and real‑world use.