Not all skincare is formulated to the same standard.
Across the globe, cosmetic regulations vary widely. The gap between the most permissive and the most rigorous is significant. At HYDRIST, we don't formulate to the minimum. We formulate to the benchmark.
The Standards We Formulate To
Canada
Health Canada Standards
United States
FDA Cosmetic Guidelines
United Kingdom
UK Cosmetic Regulations
European Union
EC 1223/2009
Why the EU Standard Matters Most
The European Union operates the most comprehensive cosmetic safety framework in the world. While other regions maintain lists of restricted substances numbering in the dozens, the EU has evaluated and restricted thousands.
The EU sets the benchmark Over 1,300 substances are restricted or prohibited under EC 1223/2009.
What We Choose Not to Use
✕ Fragrance components associated with sensitivity
✕ High-irritation preservative systems
✕ Ingredients flagged under EU precautionary review
Every HYDRIST formula begins with the question:
Would this pass the EU standard?
If not, it is not HYDRIST.
