Created by dermatologist, cosmetic surgeon and clinical professor Dr. Jaggi Rao MD, FRCPC (Dermatology) and his partner Dr. Namita Rao MD, the ēcōMD brand stems from their lifetime commitment to improve skin health and wellness in a safe, non-toxic and environmentally respectful way.

From nicotine to thalidomide and asbestos, our society has far too often been ravaged by well-meaning but ultimately extremely damaging substances.

Even today, far too many personal care products – including cosmetics – contain chemicals like parabens (preservatives) and phthalates (plasticizers) that may not have been adequately tested. Of particular concern are substances containing endocrine disruptors (EDCs), which mimic hormones and can cause problems with reproduction, brain health, development and immunity. Since 2016, scientists have identified 15 probable associations between EDCs and human health. Evidence is particularly strong with regard to relations between perfluoroalkyl substances (used in everyday products ranging from stain-resistant carpets to anti-sticking cookware) and child and adult obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, gestational diabetes, reduced birth weight, reduced semen quality, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis, and breast cancer.

For very good reasons, we have been exceptionally mindful about what goes into our ēcōMD line of clean, conscious skincare products.