The beauty industry is flooded with products claiming to be “clean,” “natural,” and “non-toxic”, but how many of them actually live up to those promises? The truth is, many brands use misleading marketing tactics—a practice known as greenwashing—to make consumers believe their products are safe and sustainable when, in reality, they contain hidden toxins that can negatively impact your health.

At The Golden Secrets, transparency, integrity, and true wellness have always been at the heart of our formulations. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we are now officially a Think Dirty Verified Brand—a milestone that reaffirms our unwavering commitment to clean beauty that truly nourishes your skin and protects your health.

What Does It Mean to Be Think Dirty Verified?

Think Dirty® is a widely respected platform that rates beauty and personal care products based on ingredient safety. Their mission is to help consumers easily identify truly clean products that are free from toxic and harmful chemicals.

To become Think Dirty Verified, a brand must pass a strict ingredient review process, ensuring that none of its products contain toxic, carcinogenic, hormone-disrupting, or allergenic ingredients commonly found in conventional skincare.

At The Golden Secrets, we don’t just meet these standards—we exceed them.

Our Commitment to Truly Clean Beauty

Our formulas are produced from only the finest plant botanicals, using cold-pressed, unrefined oils and the highest-quality essential oils, extracted through steam distillation, CO₂ extraction, or cold-expression from a single botanical source.

We only select ingredients that are:
✅ 100% transparent
✅ Non-toxic, and non-GMO
✅ Organic or wildcrafted
✅ Sustainably sourced
✅ Fair trade and cruelty-free

Every Golden Secrets product is free from:
❌ Parabens
❌ Phthalates
❌ Propylene & Butylene Glycols
❌ Petroleum & Petroleum-Based Ingredients
❌ Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
❌ PEGs (Polyethylene Glycols)
❌ TEA & DEA (Triethanolamine & Diethanolamine)
❌ Silicones
❌ Pesticides & Contaminants
❌ Artificial Dyes & Fragrances
❌ Carcinogens
❌ Industrial Seed Oils

Hidden Toxins in Mainstream Skincare

Many skincare brands—especially many viral beauty products—contain harmful chemicals that can build up in your body over time, leading to long-term health issues. While they may be marketed as "clean," the reality is that most mainstream products prioritize cost and shelf life over safety and effectiveness.

We take CLEAN a step further. Beyond our Think Dirty Verification, we also will NEVER use industrial seed oils in any of our products—one of the most overlooked toxic ingredients in skincare today.

The Truth About Industrial Seed Oils in Skincare

Industrial seed oils are highly processed oils extracted using harsh chemical solvents like hexane, then refined, bleached, and deodorized. While they may be marketed as “natural”, their production process strips them of nutrients and can make them inflammatory to both the skin and body.

Common Industrial Seed Oils Found in Mainstream Skincare

❌ Soybean Oil
❌ Canola Oil
❌ Corn Oil
❌ Cottonseed Oil
❌ Sunflower Oil (mid oleic & linoleic & Refined)
❌ Grapeseed Oil (Refined)
❌ Rice Bran Oil
❌ Safflower Oil (Refined)

While some of these oils in their cold-pressed, unrefined forms can have skin benefits, most commercial skincare brands use the highly processed, refined versions—which have been stripped of natural nutrients and antioxidants.

Why Industrial Seed Oils Are Harmful in Skincare

🚫 They Promote Inflammation
High in omega-6 fatty acids - a type of polyunsaturated fat (PUFA), industrial seed oils can contribute to chronic inflammation, a root cause of acne, eczema, premature aging, and other skin conditions.

🚫 They Oxidize & Go Rancid Quickly
Refined seed oils are unstable and prone to oxidation, meaning they can turn rancid even before they reach your skin. Oxidized oils produce free radicals, which lead to cell damage, collagen breakdown, and premature aging.

🚫 They Can Disrupt the Skin Barrier
Instead of deeply nourishing the skin, industrial seed oils sit on the surface, giving a temporary softness but offering little long-term benefit. Over time, they weaken the skin barrier, leading to increased sensitivity and dehydration.

The Reality of Greenwashing in the Beauty Industry

Greenwashing is a huge problem in the beauty industry. Brands slap meaningless labels like "natural," "organic," or "dermatologist-tested" on their products to attract conscious consumers—but these claims often mean nothing.

Without strict regulations, many brands continue to sell toxic formulas under a “clean” label.

At The Golden Secrets, we believe clean beauty should never be a marketing gimmick—it should be the standard. That’s why we only use high-quality, safe, and non-toxic ingredients, ensuring every product aligns with our core values of transparency, sustainability, and holistic wellness.

Why Think Dirty Verification Matters

Our Think Dirty Verification is more than just a certification—it’s a promise to you.

When you choose The Golden Secrets, you are choosing products that are:
✅ Free from toxic ingredients
✅ Made with high-quality, effective botanicals
✅ Backed by transparency & integrity
✅ Formulated for both beauty and wellness

Unlike many viral skincare brands, we don’t just create products for short-term results—we focus on long-term skin health and overall well-being.

Join the Clean Beauty Revolution

The beauty industry is evolving, and The Golden Secrets is proud to lead the way toward true, non-toxic skincare.

Being Think Dirty Verified is just one of the many steps we take to ensure that your skincare routine is as safe and effective as possible.

✨ Shop Our Think Dirty Verified Skincare Now → HERE

Your skin deserves better. Your health deserves better. And together, we can redefine beauty—one clean product at a time.