Grown Alchemist

Packaging

The brand's bottles and tubes are made with high post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and are fully recyclable. For example, Grown Alchemist uses 95% recycled PET (RPET) for plastic bottles, 99% PCR aluminum for tubes, and even glass bottles contain 15% recycled glass, all of which can be recycled in curbside programs. Product cartons are made from recycled, recyclable paperboard.

Grown Alchemist also embraces refillable packaging to promote circularity. They offer “Eco-Refills” for popular hand and body products, reducing single-use plastic by ~80% per refill pouch.

Ingredient Sustainability

Across the sample, ingredients like botanical oils, extracts, and waxes are renewable resources (e.g. rosehip, camellia, jojoba oils) rather than petrochemicals. Grown Alchemist avoids persistent microplastics. Importantly, Grown Alchemist omits environmentally problematic inputs like mineral oils, petrolatum, parabens, and PEGs in its formulations.

Products contain a number of palm derivatives, though Grown Alchemist claims to source these sustainably (little detail is provided). Minor use of synthetics (e.g. an emulsifier like Ceteareth-20 in the day cream) also detracts from the overall ingredient sustainability profile. Use of resource intensive fragrance ingredients and essential oils carries environmental concern.

Energy Use and Footprint

Grown Alchemist provides limited public information about its operational energy use and carbon footprint.

Waste Management

Aside from packaging, Grown Alchemist provides minimal information on waste reduction in its manufacturing and operations.

Business Model

Grown Alchemist's business model shows some alignment with mindful consumption, though as a luxury skincare brand it still relies on continuous product sales. On one hand, the brand does not engage in hyper-frequent product launches or fast-fashion style trends; its product range is relatively curated and staple-focused.

All reviewed products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, synthetic dyes and fragrances, and other commonly flagged toxins. The formulas carry seals like Australian Certified Toxic-Free® and Made Safe®, indicating they contain no known toxins or carcinogens.

The brand favors natural essential oils for fragrance; while these contain allergens like limonene or linalool, they are present in low concentrations and clearly disclosed. Grown Alchemist also ensures full transparency by publishing complete ingredient lists

The brand is based in Melbourne, and importantly, all Grown Alchemist products are manufactured in Australia. This is significant because Australia has strong labor laws and workplace standards – workers are protected by robust regulations on wages, safety, and rights. Still, Grown Alchemist lacks public reporting on supplier audits or social compliance, and it does not list any third-party fair labor certifications.

The company is 100% cruelty-free: it does not test any of its finished products or ingredients on animals, and it ensures that its suppliers uphold this same no-animal-testing policy. This stance is verified by Grown Alchemist's certification under PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies Program.

Grown Alchemist engages in notable community and charitable initiatives, particularly in environmental conservation. The brand has used its platform and sales to support nonprofit causes on multiple occasions. For instance, during Earth Month, Grown Alchemist celebrated its refill launch anniversary by donating 10% of April sales from certain products to Cool Earth, a highly rated charity that empowers indigenous communities to protect rainforests.