The Science

INDUSTRY STANDARD

3,200+

Undisclosed ingredients the word "fragrance" can legally hide, industry-wide.

LAYERMOR

16

Ingredients, every one named.

Full Transparency without the Black Box

Most perfumes list simply “fragrance” on the label, a catch-all term that can represent thousands of undisclosed ingredients.

That means you may not know exactly what’s in the perfume you’re wearing, including whether it contains ingredients associated with endocrine disruption or substances restricted in other countries.

Brands aren’t required to disclose the full fragrance formula, leaving consumers with little visibility into what they’re actually putting on their skin.

We think you deserve better.

What "Clean" Actually Means

“Clean” has become a familiar word in beauty but without a regulated definition, it can mean almost anything.

At Layermor, we believe you deserve more than a label. We define clean through standards you can actually see and verify:

Rigorously vetted for safety — reviewed by an endocrinologist and toxicologist, clinically tested, and EWG Verified™.
Complete ingredient transparency — every ingredient disclosed, with no hiding behind the “fragrance” loophole.
Independent scientific review — our standards are evaluated by third-party experts, not based on our own claims alone.

How We Ensure Safety

Most perfumes are a legal black box. The "fragrance loophole" allows the industry to hide 3,200+ chemicals behind a single word on a label. Originally intended to protect trade secrets, this loophole now leaves consumers in the dark.

We refuse to use it. Our formulas are strictly free from the hidden ingredients common in traditional fragrance:

Phthalates: Solvents often linked to endocrine disruption.
Synthetic Musks: Chemical compounds known for bioaccumulation.
Formaldehyde Releasers: Preservatives frequently left off labels.

We disclose every single component because your health should never be a trade secret.

Layermor is one of the first fragrance brands to carry this certification, the gold standard for ingredient safety.

What this means for our formulas:
The average perfumer works with a palette of 3,000+ materials. To meet EWG’s rigorous criteria, we narrow that palette down to approximately 300 safe, vetted ingredients. We exceed U.S. standards by screening against over 2,500 harmful chemicals, including those banned in the EU, Canada, and California.

Safety requires more than just avoiding "never-list" ingredients. Every component in our formulas is reviewed and signed off by a leading PhD Endocrinologist and an independent PhD Toxicologist specializing in hormonal health and ingredient safety.

Each ingredient undergoes a rigorous risk assessment for:

Endocrine Disruption: Ensuring no interference with hormonal signaling.
Carcinogenicity & Systemic Toxicity: Screening for long-term health impacts.
Skin Sensitization & Bioaccumulation: Validating that ingredients do not persist in the body or environment.

We evaluate not just the hazard profile of an ingredient, but its concentration and real-world exposure. By having a world-renowned endocrinologist oversee our vetting process, we ensure our "hormone-safe" promise is backed by the highest level of clinical scrutiny.

Our perfumes are dermatologist-approved and clinically validated via a 52-subject Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT).

The Results:

0 cases of irritation or sensitization.
100% dermatologist clearance.
Non-Irritating & Non-Sensitizing.

We prioritize evidence over origin. While "natural" is often used as a marketing shorthand for safety, the reality is more complex. We use Smarter Synthetics — biodegradable, non-bioaccumulative molecules that offer better safety and sustainability profiles than many natural alternatives.

The Musk Evolution: We exclude persistent "nitro" and "polycyclic" musks linked to hormone disruption. Instead, we use macrocyclic musks — selected for their high performance and clean safety records.
Environmental Impact: We utilize green chemistry and biotech-derived ingredients to ensure our scents are sustainable, consistent, and ethically sourced.

Fragrance science is evolving, and we evolve with it. We regularly review peer-reviewed research and global regulatory updates to stay ahead of the curve. If new evidence shows an ingredient is no longer the safest option, we reformulate, prioritizing your health over our bottom line.