Our Ingredients Philosophy

At iamgreenminded, we believe skincare should be as honest and intentional as it is effective. That’s why our formulas are guided by one simple belief: less filler, more purpose. 

GC3 Bio-Tech – Green Chemistry 3 Bio-Technology

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The science behind our philosophy.
GC3 Bio-Tech is our proprietary skincare framework—built to deliver performance without compromise. It’s the heartbeat of every formula we create.

Green Chemistry

You demand real results—we deliver them.
Powered by advanced bio-formulas, our products are non-comedogenic, fungal acne-safe, and developed with Green Chemistry to deliver performance without harsh side effects. High-performance skincare, without irritation or compromise.

Green Clean Ingredients
No toxins. No fillers. Just clean power.
We use Minimal Beauty Water, Organic, and Naturally derived ingredients. Free from microplastics, petrochemicals, synthetic fragrance, and forever chemicals. Just clean, concentrated care your skin can recognize and respond to. We keep it pure and potent. 

Green Sustainability
You shouldn’t have to trade your values for better skin.
GC3 Bio-Tech ensures eco-conscious sourcing, ingredient transparency, and responsible production—because true beauty should care for both you and the planet. 


💧 Waterless Beauty, Reimagined

Waterless beauty is more than a trend—it’s the future. But if your skin is sensitive to heavy oils, you’re not alone. For many, rich oils loaded with long-chain fatty acids (C11–C24) can lead to irritation, greasiness, clogged pores, and flare-ups—especially for those prone to fungal acne. And here’s the truth: even bacteria-based acne often has a fungal component.

That’s why we follow a Minimal Beauty Water approach. Waterless beauty doesn’t have to mean oil based. Wherever possible, we replace the standard filtered water found in most products with potent botanical extracts that soothe, hydrate, and support skin health. 

🔍 Full Transparency, Always

We believe skincare should empower—not confuse. That’s why we tell you exactly what’s in every product:

  • 💧 Oil-based? We tell you.
  • 💧 Minimal Beauty Water content? We tell you.
  • 💧 Waterless Beauty? You guessed it—we tell you.

No fillers. No guesswork. Just honest formulas your skin can trust—because you deserve to know exactly what you're putting on your skin.

🔬 Clean Science with a Heart

We formulate with intention, not shortcuts. Our products are:

  • ❌FREE from forever chemicals, fragrance, microplastics, PEGs, parabens, sulfates, silicones, dyes, and petroleum-based ingredients. Parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan and many more! 
  • ✅Fungal acne-safe
  • ✅Non-comedogenic
  • ✅Cruelty-free, fragrance-free, and always ethically sourced

This is green beauty without compromise—luxurious, non-toxic, and designed for real skin. 

Fungal Acne Safe Product Line 

iamgreenminded products listed as fungal acne-safe are carefully formulated without ingredients that feed Malassezia, the yeast responsible for fungal acne. We avoid heavy oils, esters, and long-chain fatty acids (C11–C24) that can clog pores and trigger flare-ups. Instead, we use clean, non-comedogenic, and bioactive ingredients your skin can recognize and respond to—making our products ideal for sensitive, acne-prone skin that needs calm, balance, and clarity.


💚 Our Founder’s Promise

iamgreenminded is more than a name—it’s a personal commitment from founder and formulation scientist Mary Ellen. With every product, she combines bio-scientific innovation with a deep respect for the environment and your skin’s natural intelligence.

Our products aren’t just skincare—they're an experience of nourishment, balance, and integrity. They soothe inflammation, restore barrier health, and offer real results with a luxurious, featherlight touch.

Each formula is crafted with care to leave you feeling empowered, confident, and connected to something greater: a beauty philosophy that honors both you and the world you live in.