Synthesis 345 employs state-of-the-art technology in our certified organic facilities ensuring the end product is effective, results orientated, safe, elegant, consumer friendly and stable. All batch­es are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Australian Organic Standards and are microbiologically tested.

Please store our products under 28 degrees Celsius and out of direct sunlight and observe the best before date on the bottle.

Natural preservative system

Without preservation, skin care can quickly deteriorate and can become contaminated with harmful bacteria. However many commonly used chemical preservatives can have adverse effects... read more.

Synthesis 345’s plant derived natural preservative system has been tested and proven effective in Europe and Australia against the spectrum of requirements and provides at least a 2 year shelf life.

The need for preservation has also been reduced by implementation of careful manufacturing processes, ingredient selection and packaging choice.

pH balanced

Healthy skin has a mean pH of 5.5. This level of ‘ natural acidity’ is responsible for maintaining the skin’s natural flora and protecting it against bacterial infection. When this balance is upset the skin is more likely to become affected and create problems such as breakouts, flakiness, redness and dullness. When the pH level increases, moisture escapes from the skin cells drying out the skin.

The pH balancing of all Synthesis 345 products ensures the product may be applied safely. 

Patch test

Despite the gentle and pure nature of Synthesis 345 products, some people may be allergic to essential oils and other natural  ingredients. If there is any uncertainty, we recommend administering a ‘patch test’ on a small area of skin on the wrist and leaving for 24 hours to observe any possible adverse reactions before commencing full use. In the unlikely event of an adverse reaction, discontinue use immediately.

Packaging

Our creams are packaged in airless containers, preventing contamination from the air or hands when applying. NB - Occasion­ally a small air bubble may stop the cream dispensing easily. Firmly tapping the bottle upside down, on its lid against a hard surface will help to activate the flow of cream.

We use materials that will not leach contaminants into our ingredients and are also easily recyclable.

We have spent much time investigating the types of packaging available to present our pure ingredients to you. There are many factors to consider - keeping the ingredients pure and at optimal potency, recyclability and overall environmental impact.

While some areas are quite clear, acrylic, PVC and aluminium are out of the question.  They either use a lot of toxins during manufacturing or are harder and less likely to be recycled. They can also leach chemicals into the ingredients and many of these packaging types are now actually banned by organic certifiers.

What took much more consideration was weighing up the benefits of the 3 ‘best alternatives’ - glass, PET / PP plastic and corn starch PLA bottles.

Eventually we decided on glass for our products with high concentrations of essential oils or certain actives that are best preserved by glass bottles.

For the rest of the products we chose PET and PP plastic as these materials are non-leaching, the lightest to ship, use the least amount of energy (taking the overall energy life-span into account) and are most likely to be recycled and use the most energy efficient to recycle.

PET is medicinal/laboratory grade plastic and known to be non reactive with products.

We are keeping in touch with all the latest developments and if a better alternative presents itself we are committed to further evolving our packaging.

Recycling

Please take the time to recycle your bottles once you have finished with them.

Recycling Hints:

1. Do not place recyclables in plastic bags. Use a tub or basket to transport recyclables from your kitchen to your recycling bin to ensure your recycling efforts are not wasted.
2. The lids on plastic containers can be included in your recycling.
3. It is not necessary to peel labels off containers as they are removed during the recycling process.
4. Put the plastic bottles into the recycling bin with the metal shell – this will also be recycled.