Homemade ≠ Safe: How to Spot a Sketchy Cream

The internet is full of “handmade” skincare—pretty jars, buzzwords like natural or freshly whipped.
But here’s the truth: when a product is made in someone’s kitchen, it often skips the safety steps that protect your skin.

1. Check the Label

A compliant product lists INCI ingredient names (the scientific ones), the Net Wt., a business name and address, and a lot number for traceability.
If it just says “shea butter, coconut oil, aloe” with no weight or address, it isn’t FDA-compliant.

2. Beware of Big Claims

Phrases like “heals eczema” or “cures acne” are illegal drug claims. Legitimate cosmetic brands—like Flake Escape—talk about barrier support and hydration, not cures.

3. Look at the Packaging

Open jars with no seal or shrink band? That’s a contamination risk. Real labs test formulas for stability, bacteria, and mold growth before they ever touch your skin.

4. Choose Tested, Not Tossed-Together

Your barrier deserves formulas created under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions and patch tested for safety.

At Flake Escape, every product is dermatologist-reviewed, lab-tested, and made for sensitive, eczema-prone skin—because your skin isn’t a DIY project.