By infusing our cosmetic formulas with Xylyx Bio's novel regenerative technology that has been decades in the making, we create clinically-proven skincare that enhances your routine by delivering proven results.
From Research to Routine
Sweet Chemistry® was founded in collaboration with Xylyx Bio, a biomedical technology company focused on tissue engineering and organ rehabilitation. Together with Xylyx as our R&D liaison and parent company, we are passionate about creating highly effective products powered by research that saves lives.
A Cosmetic Chemist and a Biomedical Engineer Walk into a Lab
Innovation born from decades of research in tissue regeneration and cosmetic science
Dr. John O’Neill
Biomedical Engineer & Organ Regeneration Pioneer
Dr. O’Neill, originally of Columbia University’s Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, is an expert in the field of regenerative medicine with notable success for his pioneering work in organ repair for transplant and the invention of peptide biomaterials from natural extracellular matrix that support tissue regeneration.
This technology, Matrikynes®, has been used in clinical
applications to heal damaged organs and is now verified by independent clinical testing to offer remarkable benefits in skin tissue renewal.
Alec Batis
Industry Innovator & Former Corporate Chemist
Alec Batis is an accomplished chemist and marketer who has spent the past 35 years working with companies such as Pfizer, Shiseido, NARS, Victoria’s Secret Beauty & L’Oréal Group/Redken/Kiehl’s.
He has a vision for skin health and is now sharing his first-of-their-kind formulas that he’s used for over 30 years. Ones that optimize activity and modulate emollience by rethinking emulsion processes, utilizing functional levels of actives instead of marketing levels, eliminating microbiome-damaging pesticides, and innovating packaging and preservation techniques.
Our mission
We Believe in the Beauty of Substance
While we can appreciate the allure of physical attractiveness, beauty is multifaceted and lies in the experiences we create and in the actions we take to have a life of meaning.
Beauty brands have a significant influence on societal norms and have a responsibility to promote the full spectrum of what it means to be beautiful. Through our research-driven innovations, formulation integrity, social impact work, and our growing community, we would love if you would join us on a mission to infuse a little more substance into the idea of beauty.
Our name
Why We Call Our Chemistry, Sweet...
Sweet Chemistry® is a tribute to our passion and respect for science because science has the power to heal and bring people together.
Our name embodies our philosophy: science as warm and life-affirming, not cold or intimidating. It's about seeking knowledge in a universe of the unknown. It's hard but necessary, frequently failing but never giving up. And every success is sweet.
The word "chemistry" also refers to the connection between people which is in itself a thing of beauty. And similarly to science, we know that the transformative arts also have the power to uplift and unite.
We celebrate the artists and scientists whose work make the world a more beautiful place to be, and support organizations like YoungArts and iResearch who encourage our youth to find the beauty in themselves that exists far beyond their physical appearance.
Our Approach to Aging
From jump scare aging filters, to 10-year-olds using retinoids to “prevent wrinkles”, it seems as if everyone is scared of aging these days.
To us, aging is simply a biological process and our products are meant to slow it down to help you feel in control of how you age. With our roots in tissue engineering and cosmetic chemistry, we constantly strive to understand and explore aging holistically and our venture into the world of extracellular matrix is just the beginning.
Empowering Next Gen Innovators
We are passionate advocates of The Sciences and of The Transformative Arts and believe that they have the power to bring healing and comfort that goes beyond skin-deep.
This is why we donate 1% of our sales to programs that foster young scientists and artists so they can create a future where everyone feels empowered and comfortable in their own skin.
Our Commitments
We Were Told Not to be “Too Transparent” …
...but We’d Rather Stay Committed to Our Pledges.
There Is No Such Thing as "Cruelty-Free"
Acknowledging The Past So That They Are Never Forgotten
Considering the beauty industry’s history, no product on the market can be truly “cruelty-free”. This is because most ingredients used in today’s formulas were once tested on animals, and no brand should hide that fact behind "cruelty-free" claims.
Although we are Leaping Bunny-certified - which means we don't test our final products on animals - we believe in acknowledging our industry's past that is often left out: In the mid-20th century, animal testing was common practice. To check for toxic effects of cosmetics, ingredients were tested in painful, often lethal ways and even force-fed to animals. These tests ensured that the products we use today are safe, but they came at a great cost to countless animals.
Fortunately, the cosmetic industry is allowed to utilize this historical data rather than have to repeat those tests with the exception of China still requiring animal testing for imported products such as sunscreens, and hair dyes.
We do not want to ignore this past but rather honor and ask forgiveness from the animals who suffered in the name of public safety. And as a commitment to them and to you, our parent company Xylyx Bio is developing novel cell-based assays that have the potential to replace animal tests in the field of regenerative medicine while improving predictiveness and decision-making in drug development. In this way we go beyond "cruelty-free" claims in striving to effect actual change.
Let’s Talk Product Prices
We understand that our products can seem high at first. Once we gain enough traction through higher production quantities, we are hoping to lower them by continuing to follow a dynamic pricing model. This way, we aim to become accessible to more people.
How We Price Our Products
Instead of using market-driven retail prices, we simply add our operating margin on top of our cost of goods to come up with each product’s retail price.
The Reason Behind Our Prices
So how come our products are more expensive than the average serum and moisturizer on the market? Allow us to explain with the help of our brand values:
Formulation Integrity
All of the dermatological and certified-organic botanical actives in our products are formulated at functional levels to optimize their efficacy. This means you are getting more dermatological and botanical actives, including our proprietary polypeptides which are developed and produced in our 2,200 sq ft NIH-funded research lab and ISO 9001-compliant production facility located within the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Apart from that, organically-farmed ingredients are 40% more expensive than conventionally-grown botanicals. And while our products have a significantly higher cost of goods, we believe the results you will see in your skin are worth it
We Do Not Chase Ingredient Trends
Before adding ingredients to our formulas, we carefully consider their social, ethical & environmental impact.
Botanicals From Organic Farms
We source all of our botanical actives from certified-organic farms. This means they are kind to the earth, the farmers, and free from harmful microbiome-destroying conventional pesticides.
Sustainability Through Upcycling
Our Matrikynes® Regenerative ECM Polypeptides are derived from ethically sourced, upcycled bovine bones from the food industry that would otherwise go to waste.
Conservation Through Regenerative Agriculture
We source as many of our ingredients as possible from farms that practice systems-based, holistic regenerative agriculture. This way, we are able to foster cultivation that is in harmony with nature
Glass That is Lighter Than Plastic?
Despite being ultra-light, our bottle is made of carefully crafted low-weight Italian glass. It uses an average of 87% less plastic by mass than plastic airless packaging and is free of leachables like BPA and PFAS.
All ingredients inside our airless glass pump bottle are protected from oxidation and minimally exposed to air thanks to a narrow stem and small plastic overcap that make sure all actives remain stable across uses.
Our bottle’s low weight help us manage carbon emissions and the cartons we use to ship are made from post-consumer materials. Compared to virgin raw materials, this helps us save energy and ultimately conserves resources for everyone.
Our Social Responsibility Efforts
Empowering young thinkers & creators
Contributing to the Sciences and the Transformative Arts brings healing, meaning, and beauty to our lives, yet science and art education remains significantly underfunded for many youth.
That is why we donate 1% of our sales to programs that nurture young scientists and artists striving to create a more beautiful world.
We are also passionate about supporting our parent company's dedication to discovering novel ways to repair and regenerate damaged human organs for transplantation.
Using our brand as a platform to bring awareness and advocacy to the work that Dr. John O’Neill, his team at Xylyx Bio, and their partners at Columbia, Stanford, and Vanderbilt University are doing, inspires us to grow Sweet Chemistry into a brand that helps redefine what beauty means.
YoungArts identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. It envisions a world that embraces artists as vital to our humanity.
The iResearch Institute is a study program for high school students without access to advanced science education - founded by the godmother of science research, Dr. Serena McCalla.
“Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist.
They are wrong: It is character.”
ALBERT EINSTEIN
FAQ
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At Sweet Chemistry, quality and customer satisfaction are our top priorities. We service and ship e-commerce orders from our facility in New York City with the goal of processing orders within 24 hours of receipt. All e-commerce orders in the U.S. ship complimentary via tracked carrier and typically arrive between the hours of 9AM and 8PM. We are not able to deliver to P.O. Box numbers, BFPO or freight forwarding addresses.
If an order is undeliverable because a signature was not obtained at the first delivery attempt, the delivery agent will leave a calling note. Delivery agent will re-attempt delivery again on two further occasions. Following the third attempt, the delivery agent may deliver the package to your local "Access" point if nearby. Delivery is trackable on the provided shipping status link.
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We want you to love your Sweet Chemistry products. Should you need to return your purchase, you have 28 days from receiving your order to arrange your return. Please note that returns will only be processed if the product package is un-opened and the tamper evident seal on the top of the carton is intact. Returns with unopened packaging and unused product should be sent to 368 9th Avenue, 6th Floor, NY, NY, 10001 Attn: Sweet Chemistry along with a copy of the e-commerce sales receipt.
Note that packages returned to us remain the customer's responsibility and a refund will not be issued until we have received the package. We suggest that you return the package with proof of shipping and tracking. We will contact you within 1-2 business days from receipt of the package to confirm your return has been accepted and processed. Please allow for seven business days for the credit to be fully processed. -
We are required by law to collect sales tax on all e-commerce orders being shipped to New York, the state in which our company is located. Sales tax is applied to the total purchase and will be displayed through the checkout process and on the receipt.
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Once your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation e-mail followed by a shipping notification with a link to track your package delivery status.