DEEP STEEP Q&A

Here are some frequently asked questions about Deep Steep Products. Enjoy!

I've read that Deep Steep products are FREE of Chemical Preservative. What are Chemical Preservatives?

In cosmetics manufacturing, "preservatives" are used to combat the growth of bacteria and mold. Bacteria and Mold will grow in any product that contains water: lotions, liquid soaps, body washes, cleansers, etc. So in essence, just about any product you put on your body has the chance of growing bacteria and mold unless it is "preserved."

Unfortunately, chemical preservatives (hundreds of them) are used frequently in personal care products because they are easy to obtain, cost very little, and, until recently, no one questioned their prolific use.

Synthetic preservatives are considered by leading dermatological associations to be the number one cause of contact dermatitis (Contact dermatitis is a localized rash or irritation of the skin caused by contact with a foreign substance). Additionally, several commonly used chemical preservatives have been scientifically linked to breast cancer and other adverse conditions of the skin and body.

Are synthetic chemical preservatives necessary?

No! Over 25 years of research Deep Steep's chemists have developed the technology to create a 100% NATURAL preservative system that omits all synthetic ingredients. Using this system, ALL of our products pass standardized microbial challenge tests for killing bacteria and mold, honor all FDA standards, and are guaranteed a healthy 2-year shelf life.

What makes their bubble bath so bubbly?

Those silky bubbles are generated by a natural, vegetable-based ingredient called Cocamidopropyl betaine.

Cocamidopropyl betaine is a derivate of cocamide and betaine. Cocamide is a mixture of the amides of the fatty acids (essential fatty acids lubricate the body and aid in the transportation of oxygen to the cell) obtained from coconut oil. Betaine is a nutrient that plays an important role in the health of the cardiovascular system. Studies have suggested that betaine, along with other nutrients like vitamins B6 and B12, helps to keep blood vessels clear of toxic elements.

What's that floating in the handwash?

The particles you may see in the handwash are actual herbs that have come out of solution in the production process. They are perfectly harmless, and actually show just how natural their products are!

What is the moisture stick good for?

This moisture stick is great for the lips, feet, knuckles, and elbows…or anywhere that needs a little extra long-lasting moisture. Going back to the difference between this and petroleum products, this product will NOT clog your pores, so if you have really dry skin around your mouth, or your chin, like we sometimes get in the dry winter, or when we have sunburns, you can apply it freely and guilt-free.