# Small-Batch Crystal Skincare Botanical Republic's Products are Free from Preservatives & Irritants By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-republic References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/botanical-republic-launches-handcrafted-small-batch-natural-skincare-fueled-by-crystal-energy-300924987.html) & [botanicalrepublic](https://www.botanicalrepublic.com/collections/all) Botanical Republic recently launched its first skincare products, which set themselves apart from mass-market beauty products as they are made in small batches and do not rely on the use of chemical additives for preservation. The [crystal-infused skincare solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-skincare1) are free from harsh preservatives or irritants that can cause havoc to the skin's natural balance. For the utmost freshness and efficacy of ingredients, Botanical Republic crafts handcrafts new products every two weeks at its studio in Los Angeles. Some of the products that can be purchased from the brand include a cleanser, cleansing oil, serum, eye cream, antioxidant moisturizer and two kinds of toners. To complement is [free-from](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-lush-skincare), [small-batch skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimoire), the brand sells curated Beauty Crystals that can be infused into the products based on their desired benefits—such as love and comfort or clarity and healing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Small-batch Skincare:** Opportunity for brands to create small-batch skincare products that prioritize freshness and efficacy of ingredients. - **Chemical-free Skincare:** Potential for beauty brands to develop skincare solutions that eliminate harsh preservatives and irritants, appealing to consumers seeking clean and gentle alternatives. - **Crystal-infused Beauty:** Growth in the market for crystal-infused skincare products, offering unique benefits and opportunities for innovation in the beauty industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist within the skincare industry to cater to the demand for small-batch, chemical-free and crystal-infused products. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can explore new avenues by embracing small-batch skincare, chemical-free formulations, and incorporating crystals into beauty products. - **Wellness:** Opportunity for wellness brands to align with the small-batch, chemical-free and crystal-infused trends in skincare, offering holistic solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small-Batch Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collage-skincare.md) - [Sustainably Minded Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iluminar-skin.md) - [Refillable Plant-Powered Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folie.md) - [Hand-Blown Skincare Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scorpion-toad.md) - [Breakthrough Botanical Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purdori.md) - [Minimalist Performance-Driven Skincare Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-market.md) - [Curated Firming Skincare Routines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firming-skincares.md) - [Bio-Retinol Face Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revive-bioretinol-face-serum.md) - [Empowerment-Committed Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindness-powered-skincare.md)