Big Brand Moisturizers Do More Harm Than Good

Have you ever flipped over a bottle of lotion and seen a wall of chemical names you can’t even pronounce?

You’re not alone. Millions of people trust familiar drugstore brands, but few realize that most of these “dermatologist-recommended” creams are formulated for profit margins and shelf life, not for your body’s natural balance.

At Radiant Rider, we believe that cleanliness should reflect the divine spark within us — and what we put on our skin should honor that same principle. That’s why understanding what’s really inside conventional skincare is the first step toward choosing better.

The Problem: Ingredients Made for the Lab, Not for Living Skin

Many mass-produced moisturizers rely on synthetic fillers and stabilizers that serve the product, not the person.

They create that instant “silky” feel or endless shelf stability, but they don’t actually nourish your skin. Let’s break down what that means.

🧪 Silicones (Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane)

These give lotions their smooth glide — but they form an artificial film that blocks your skin’s natural respiration.

Your skin may feel soft temporarily, but beneath the surface, it’s suffocating. Over time, that can clog pores and disrupt your microbiome.

🧴 Petrochemical Emulsifiers (PEGs, Polysorbates, Steareths)

These are derived from petroleum, often carrying processing residues you’d never knowingly put on your skin.

They help oil and water mix, but they also strip natural oils, leaving your barrier weaker and more dependent on synthetic moisture.

💀 Preservatives (Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Benzoic Acid)

Synthetic preservatives are essential in long-shelf-life products — but many are known irritants or endocrine disruptors.

They protect corporate inventory; not necessarily you.

At Radiant Rider, we use ECOCERT- and COSMOS-approved systems like Leucidal® Liquid Complete, GeoGuard ECT both are naturally derived and keeps products safe without compromising purity or transparency.

☀️ Chemical UV Filters (Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene)

These synthetic sunscreen agents absorb UV light but can generate free radicals when exposed to sunlight — the opposite of what healthy protection should do.

The best option is natural oils like red raspberry seed and carrot seed offer gentle, mineral-free defense without the toxic load.

The Hidden Truth: “Dermatologist-Recommended” ≠ Clean

Here’s the secret few will say out loud:

Big beauty isn’t selling skin health — it’s selling product consistency.

I've seen so many "skincare" influencers pushing mainstream garbage and is not only bad for the body and microbiome but also has environmental impact. Lots of these processes used to create lab made products have unusable byproducts that have to be disposed of and some even biohazards.  

They design formulas that survive two years in a warehouse, look and smell identical across millions of bottles, and feel immediately pleasant — even if that means compromising long-term vitality.

You deserve better!

What True Nourishment Looks Like

At Radiant Rider, every ingredient is chosen with intention and we formulate each product to the highest quality possible. We do this to ensure alignment of our products with the human biome. 

We source grass-fed grass-finished tallow, organic oils, organic botanicals, and eco-certified natural preservatives to mirror the body’s own composition. 

Instead of coating your skin in synthetics, we feed it the same kind of nutrients your cells recognize.

The next time you pick up a moisturizer, ask yourself:

Would I feel safe eating these ingredients if I had to?

If the answer is no — your skin doesn’t need them either.

Explore  — our tallow-based face and body moisturizer designed to hydrate, protect, and restore your skin’s natural radiance. 

Clean. Conscious. Created with love and intention.

Check out our full line of products that are essential for glowing and radiant skin. radiantrider.com