01 ALPINE PERFORMANCE

Röda bergen Alpinist Association turns seleceted ingredients and their properties into 100% pure, stripped-back skincare essentials that repair your skin and protect against the rigours of winter season lifestyle.

Röda bergen products is always developed with an alpine lifestyle in mind. They are tested in harsh winter climate and this is where Röda bergen products shines in performance.

Röda bergen formulations is 100% science-backed and maximises the use of winter targeted concerns by using a lot of Vitamin E, D and antioxidants in its plant based formulas.

02 100% PURE

Röda bergen products is always 100% natural. And organic. Developed with an alpine lifestyle in mind. They are tested in harsh winter climate and this is where Röda bergen products shines in performance.

03 MINIMAL TO ITS MAX

Röda bergen always minimise the number of contents to make clean formulas that performs to max. Contradicty to what you may think, fewer ingredients actually makes more impact.

Skin care formulas with fewer ingredients are more functional for several reasons. Fewer ingredients reduce irritation risk, especially for sensitive skin. They also target specific concerns more effectively, ensuring each ingredient serves a clear purpose. A streamlined formula improves absorption, as too many ingredients can hinder the effectiveness of actives. Additionally, simpler formulas are more stable, with fewer chances of ingredient interactions that may reduce the product’s shelf life or efficacy.

04 FRESHLY MADE

Röda bergen products is always 100% freshly made. Standard industry skin care products may have a shelf life up to 3 years after opening the container.

Röda bergen products starts its expiry date the same they are produced and will be effective and fresh when they reach you. They are always clearly marked, and we use an absolute minimum amount of preservatives only when necessary. Many products is 100% free from preservative.

All this to create maximum effectiveness of the fresh ingredients and compounds.

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Röda bergen Alpinist Association skin care products are Registred for Cosmetic Products Notification Portal CPNP. (European Union) 2024–2025

Organic ingredients are 100% Ecocert COSMOS ORGANIC®

DEVELOPED IN CHAMONIX-MONT-BLANC, FRANCE
MADE IN SWEDEN

100% Pure is important statement in Röda bergen brand, which means safe, natural, vegan products that use organic and wildcrafted ingredients wherever possible. That also means zero tolerance for toxic or otherwise damaging ingredients like harsh, sensitizing preservatives, sulphates and alcohols that are often added to conventional skincare products.

– 100% natural ingredients
– Organic
– Minimalist formula
– Vegan
– Cruelty-free
– 100% clean
– No toxic or unsafe ingredients
– No artificial colours or fragrances
– 100% of the ingredients are natural (plant-derived) and vegan.
– Free from palm oil, parabens, synthetic fragrances and dyes.

Röda bergen products and their skin benefits are built around a natural and ultra-clean approach. So what is left out of the formulations is just as important as what goes in.

Skincare products can be called ‘natural’ despite having up to 30% synthetic ingredients. These are mostly put into products to make them more appealing — to give them a nice fragrance, a richer lather or a longer shelf life. But our bodies just don’t know how to process many of these ingredients. All Röda bergen’s products are from 100% natural origin.

Röda bergen sets its own standard for what clean and natural means with zero tolerance for known harmful ingredients. Ultimately, this is all about the health of our skin and our bodies so each product is clean, natural and safe. Without compromise.

Röda bergen Blacklist

01 ANIMAL-DERIVED INGREDIENTS

Raw materials from animals are commonly used in skincare and cosmetics, including animal collagen, sheep lanolin, beeswax etc. In addition, and according to European regulations, Röda bergen's products are not tested on animals.

02 ARTIFICIAL COLOURS & FRAGRANCES

These make a product look and smell appealing. But they have no benefit to the skin and can be photosensitive (react with sunlight) and cause irritation.

03 BHA & BHT (BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE & BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE)

Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butyl Hydroxytoluene (BHT) are commonly used to preserve the shelf life of a product. BHA is a possible carcinogen according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer. While BHT has been shown to be toxic. These two ingredients can also interfere with hormone function and break down essential vitamins in the body.

04 CHLORPHENESIN

A preservative based on chlorine, which has a highly polluting manufacturing process.

05 COAL TAR

Coal tar is a known carcinogen, skin allergen and respiratory toxicant. As well as being obtained via coal processing.

06 DEA (Diethanolamine)

DEA (diethanolamine) is a chemical pH adjuster. Making a product close to the natural pH of the skin is critically important, and the pH is always tested when each batch is made. But instead of DEA, Röda bergen uses only natural pH adjusters.

07 DMDM HYDANTOIN

This preservative slowly releases carcinogenic formaldehyde over time (see Formaldehyde). People can also develop a contact allergy to formaldehyde or the ingredient itself.

08 EDTA

This binding agent improves stability and decreases the reactivity of any metal ions in a product. While it is a relatively low risk ingredient, EDTA cause skin, eye and lung irritations, and may also be toxic to organs.

09 ETHANOLAMINES

With these components, there is the risk of forming a potentially carcinogenic molecule when nitrite is present. This can be controlled, yet these ingredients are still environmentally toxic.

10 FORMALDEHYDE LIBERATORS

These preservatives gradually release formalin, which is a skin irritant and suspected carcinogen.

11 HYDROQUINONE

Hydroquinone is a common ingredient in over-the-counter medicine, fragrances and as skin-lightening chemical. However, it’s recognised as an organ toxicity hazard and linked to cancer and skin irritations.

12 METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE

Used to replace parabens, this preservative is highly irritating and can cause contact eczema. Usage is strictly regulated in Europe.

13 NANOMATERIALS

These very small particles (1-100 nm) can penetrate the skin and cause unknown effects in the body.

14 PARABENS (Ethyl, methyl, propyl, butyl)

Parabens are preservatives that can upset the body’s hormonal balance. Some parabens have already been banned in beauty products but Röda bergen goes further and avoids the whole family as a precaution.

15 PEGs (Polyethylene Glycol)

PEGs are commonly used as a thickener, emulsifier, surfactant or humectant. However, PEGs are suspected carcinogens and have difficulty biodegrading. In addition, their manufacture creates dioxane, an extremely polluting waste product.

16 PHENOXYETHANOL

Easily absorbed through the skin, this preservative is a potential irritant as well as having suspected neurotoxic effects.

17 PHTHALATES

Used as fixing and plasticizing agents to help fragrances and varnishes last longer, as well as in plastic packaging, phthalates are believed to be dangerous endocrine disruptors.

18 PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Derived from petrochemicals, its high-scale production is a danger to the environment.

19 RETINOL

A synthetic form of Vitamin A, retinol is commonly found in many anti-aging skincare products. However, retinol is known to cause skin irritation, photosensitivity, and is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding. And, according to an FDA study, retinoid ingredients may even speed the development of skin tumours and lesions on sun-exposed skin.

20 SILICONES

Silicones are no danger to humans. But they have difficulty biodegrading so they will pollute the environment when they flow into wastewater.

21 SLS/SLES (Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate)

Used widely as detergents and cleansing agents, these can cause irritation and allergic reactions as well as serious health risks.

22 TEA (Triethanolamine)

TEA (Triethanolamine) is a chemical pH adjuster. Making a product close to the natural pH of the skin is critically important, and the pH is always tested when each batch is made. But instead of TEA, Röda bergen uses only natural pH adjusters.

23 TRICLOSAN/TRICLOCARBAN

These preservatives harm the environment, particularly aquatic organisms.

A–Z Complete Blacklist

Acetyl hexapeptide-1-15

Acrylate plastics or nylon

Aluminium

Allantoin

Aminoguanidine

Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP copolymer

Artificial colours

Artificial fragrances

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Avobenzone

Benzophenone

Benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Benzoate

Butylene glycol

Butylated hydroxyanisole

Butylated hydroxytoluene

Butylphenyl Methylpropanal

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

Carbomer

Ceramide 3

Ceramide NG

Cocamide MIPA

Cocamide DEA

Cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

Cortisone

Decyl glucoside

Decyl polyglucoside

Denatured alcohol

Detergents

Diazolidinyl urea

Dicaprylyl ether

Diethanolamine (DEA)

Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA)

Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline

Dimethyl sulfone (MSM)

Dipeptide diaminobutyroyl benzylamide diacetate

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate

Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate

DMDM hydantoin

D-panthenol

Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (ECGC)

Ethanol

Ethyl alcohol

Ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexyl palmitate

Ethyl palmate

Formaldehyde

Gluconolactone

Gluten

GMOs

Heavy metals

Hydroquinone

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxydecyl ubiquinone

Hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Idebenone

Imidazolidinyl urea

Isoamyl Laurate

Isopropyl alcohol

Isopropyl palmitate

L-aspartic acid

Lauramide DEA

Lauryl glucoside

L-carnosine

Lead

Limonene

Lycopene

Magnesium aluminium silicate

Maltodextrin

Mercury

Methanol

Methenamine

Methyl Trimethicone

Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether

Mineral oils

Monoethanolamine

N-acetyl glucosamine

Octyl methoxycinnamate

Palmitoyl

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12

Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 (matrixyl 3000)

Palmitoyl tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl tripeptide-5

Pantothenic Plus

Parabens

— Benzylparaben

— Butylparaben

— Ethylparaben

— Isobutylparaben

— Methylparaben

— Propylparaben

Petrolatum

Phenethyl alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Phosphatidylserine

Phthalates

— Benzyl butyl phthalate

— Di 2-ethylhexyl phthalate

— Dibutyl phthalate

— Diethyl phthalate

— Diisodecyl phthalate

— Diisononyl phthalate

— Dimethyl phthalate

— Di-n-hexyl phthalate

— Di-n-octyl phthalate

Polyaminopropyl biguanide

Polyethylene glycols

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate

Polysorbate 20

Potassium polysorbate

Potassium sorbate

Potassium stearate

P-phenylenediamine

Propylene glycol

Quaternium-15

Retinyl palmitate

Saccharide isomerate

SD alcohol

Silicones

— Amodimethicone

— Cyclomethicone

— Cyclopentasiloxane

— Dimethicone

— Dimethiconol

— Methicone

— Phenyl trimethicone

— Polydimethylsiloxane

— Trimethicone

— Trimethylsilylamodimethicone

Siloxanes

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (MSM)

Sodium benzoate

Sodium carbomer

Sodium cocoamphoacetate

Sodium cocoyl glutamate

Sodium hydroxide

Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate

Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Sodium magnesium silicate

Sodium PCA

Sodium salicylate

Sodium stearoyl lactylate

Soy

Steroids

Sulfates

— Ammonium Laureth

— Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

— Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)

— Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

— Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA)

Synthetic preservatives

Talc

Tetrapeptide-7 (Matrixyl 300)

Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

Trehalose

Toluene

Triclosan

Tridecane

Triethanolamine (TEA)

Urea

Skin care formulas with fewer ingredients are more functional for several reasons. Fewer ingredients reduce irritation risk, especially for sensitive skin. They also target specific concerns more effectively, ensuring each ingredient serves a clear purpose. A streamlined formula improves absorption, as too many ingredients can hinder the effectiveness of actives. Additionally, simpler formulas are more stable, with fewer chances of ingredient interactions that may reduce the product’s shelf life or efficacy.

Minimal → More understandable → More control

It’s very useful to know exactly what you are putting onto and into your body. And it’s much easier to know that when a brand uses few ingredients as well as presenting all of them in an understandable way. Röda bergen removes the complexity, making it easier for you to stay in control of your own skin.

Also, and just as important, the fewer ingredients, the less chance of an allergic reaction that can leave skin dry and irritated. It’s easier to navigate through the ingredients your skin benefits from — and what it doesn’t benefit from — when reducing the number of ingredients.

Some examples of the total ingredients in typical skin care products, and how they compare with Röda bergen’s minimalist approach:

MOISTURISER:
Typical: 30–50+
Premium: 50–100+
Röda bergen: 15

SERUM:
Typical: 25–40+
Premium: 35-50+
Röda bergen: 5

CLEANSER:
Typical: 20–30+
Premium: 30-45+
Röda bergen: 11