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Alt-Pharma™ Skin Science. Advanced Age-Deceleration.

Neurocosmetic formulas for smart, clinically proven renewal. A.P. CHEM combines the classics with Alt-Pharma™ ingredients for a science-forward, holistic approach to skin health. Potent concentrations of key actives + anti-inflammatory ingredients deliver balanced, pro-powered renewal.

The Mind Body Connection

Our neurocosmetic formulas feature neuropeptides, nootropics and adaptogens. While these cognitive enhancers are commonly found in supplements and brain-enriching foods, A.P. CHEM harnesses them in topical application to deliver similar, clinically proven calming and uplifting benefits for skin.

What Does Alt-Pharma™ Mean?

Alt-Pharma™ is how we refer to our stance that traditional treatments aren’t the only path. There are many alternatives to explore when it comes to your mind, your body, and, of course, your skin.

We define Alt-Pharma™ ingredients as those not commonly found in skincare yet have clinically proven benefits – from antioxidative and anti-inflammatory to regenerating and uplifting.

Some of our Alt-Pharma™ ingredients including Ashwagandha and Licorice have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. Others like Polyglutamic Acid and Baicalin are expensive. Many also require experts including scientists, medical experts, and cosmetic chemists to identify their value and efficacy for skin health and renewal.

Lucky for you, we cool nerds do our homework.

Alt-Pharma™ Heroes

Meet some of our power peptides, nootropics, and amino acids in all our formulas. Clinically proven either to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, accelerate skin’s natural renewal process, calm inflammation, or boost and retain hydration.

  • GABA / GAB - uh/

    Gama-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring neuropeptide known to promote relaxation and reduce stress.

    In topical form it’s known as Nature’s Botox for its ability to relax the tense facial muscles that cause wrinkles and expression lines to form. Bonus: It helps stimulate the synthesis of collagen and elastin for added volume and firmer skin. No needles. No problem.

  • Polyglutamic Acid / poll - ee - gloo - TAM - ick - A - suhd / (PGA)

    A power peptide. Due to its larger molecular size, it holds up to 10x more moisture than Hyaluronic Acid and acts as a protective barrier – not just to prevent moisture loss for softer, smoother looking skin, but also to lessen irritation. PGA also accelerates skin’s natural renewal process to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, and boost elasticity—even more than topical collagen.

    No shade to Hyaluronic Acid. It reaches deeper layers of skin to hydrate and plump from within. The two work synergistically, which is why our formulas contain both.

  • Palmitoyl Isoleucine / pall - mih - TOYL - ay - suh - LOO - seen/

    A naturally occurring lipo-amino acid known as Nature’s Filler for its ability to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and support tissue repair. It helps to restore volume and boost elasticity while helping fortify thin, fragile skin.

  • L-theanine / ell - THE - uh - neen/

    An amino acid found in a variety of tea leaves and mushrooms. Its nootropic benefits include relaxation and stress reduction.

Testing, Seals & Certifications

A.P. CHEM Formulas Are
Dermatologist Developed & Tested. Allergy Tested & Non-Irritating.
Fragrance Free. Cruelty Free. Vegan. Gluten Free. Dye Free.

Our EYEahuasca® Enlightening Eye Treatment is additionally Ophthalmologist Tested.

Are we clean? However you define it, we feel confidently so. Our formulas are EU & UK certified. What does that have to do with clean formulas? Consider this. While the US FDA prohibits approximately two dozen ingredients in cosmetic formulas, the EU and UK prohibit more than two thousand.

We’re also proud to be cruelty-free certified by PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free Kitty.