one thing that makes Faye and Company different is the fact that we don't use preservatives in our formulations. we skip them because they are often toxic and can disrupt the skin barrier, as well as hormones.

we also believe in creating skincare in small batches so that your products are the freshest they can be, rather than sitting on a shelf for who knows how long! so, because we are preservative-free, most of our products are waterless- using a fat or oil base.

what does this mean for you, the customer? it means our products feel and work differently than typical synthetic products found in stores. adding water to your skincare routine is CRUCIAL to maximizing the benefits of Faye and Company's line. this step is called emulsification, which is where you mix water with fat or oil to create a creamy, milky, hydrating product. whether it's plain water, one of our hydrosols, or aloe vera, adding hydration into your daily skincare routine will ensure your getting the most out of your Faye and Company products.

have you heard of PUFA's? if you're no stranger to the term, then you know that saturated fats are where it's at!! if you're a newbie, let us explain. polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA's) are fats that have a double bond, which makes them more volatile and prone to oxidize (break down) in the presence of heat, light or oxygen. saturated fats have a single bond, making them more stable and less likely to oxidize. almost all seed and nut oils have high concentrations of PUFA's, while things like animal butters and some plant butters are higher in saturated fat, which makes them more stable.


so what's with all the chemistry, and why does it matter? we'll tell you why! the cell walls in our body are composed primarily of fats, including our skin cells. what we eat and put on our skin matters. the more unstable fats (PUFA's) we consume and apply to the skin, the more fragile our skin cells can become.


remember that part about PUFA's oxidizing in the presence of heat, light and oxygen? that means PUFA's break down quite easily, causing free radicals to get released and crash around at the cellular level. this can cause all kinds of damage to our skin cells, including pre-mature or accelerated aging, inflammation, acne, and even skin that sunburns too easily, to name a few.


now we could talk about PUFA's for days, but we'll wrap up with this...while we believe that it's important to avoid excess amounts of PUFA's in our diet and skincare, it's also important to take a balanced approach. we need both forms of fats to function healthfully, but it's important to have the right ratios. our American culture is LOADED with high PUFA oils. from food to skincare to supplements- it's everywhere in excess. our goal is not to eliminate and avoid all PUFA's for all time. our bodies need a certain amount of PUFA's, and they aren't detrimental to eat or put on the skin, so long as it's in the correct proportions. our aim is to bring you products with a healthy ratio of saturated fats and PUFA's. balance is key, friends!