Products & ingredients
Every product page shows the full ingredient list under Ingredients. For cosmetics, it is also printed on the packaging. If you have a question about a specific ingredient, write to us at support@affairsofchemistry.com or ask us in our store in Berlin.
Please check the full ingredient list carefully before buying; you'll find it on every product page under Ingredients. We can't give medical advice – if you know you have an allergy, ask your doctor or dermatologist which ingredients to avoid.
It's the period after opening (PAO) symbol. The number next to it, e.g. 6M or 12M, tells you for how many months the product can be used after opening. A “best before” date, if shown, tells you until when the product keeps its intended quality when stored properly.
Keep products in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat, and close them well after use. Follow any storage notes from the manufacturer – products with natural oils or fewer preservatives can be more sensitive. Writing the opening date on the pack helps you keep track.
Watch for changes in colour, texture or smell. If you notice any, or if the period after opening has passed, please stop using the product. The open-jar symbol on the packaging tells you for how many months a product can be used after opening.
Our scent guide explains how a fragrance develops on the skin and introduces the five fragrance families on our shelf. Our tip: wear a fragrance for a few hours before you decide. In our store in Berlin you can try testers and take small samples home.
Mainly the concentration of fragrance oil: eau de toilette usually contains roughly 5–12%, eau de parfum roughly 12–20%. A higher concentration generally lasts longer on the skin. Most fragrances on our shelf are eau de parfum; the product page tells you which one you're looking at. More in our scent guide.
Yes. In our store in Berlin you can try testers and take small samples home. Online, some fragrance houses offer discovery sets or sample kits – you'll find them in our perfume collection while available. Our tip: wear a sample for a few hours before you decide.
That depends on the product and the brand, so we don't make a general statement for our whole range. If the manufacturer states it, you'll find it on the product page. Otherwise, ask us about the specific product at support@affairsofchemistry.com.
We carry our own brand Affairs Of Chemistry® and a curated selection of brands for skincare, fragrance and home. You'll find them all on our brands page. If you're looking for a specific brand or product, write to us at support@affairsofchemistry.com or ask in our store.
Sort it by material according to your local rules: glass in the glass container, paper packaging in paper recycling. Pump dispensers and spray heads often belong in residual waste. Please don't pour leftover product down the sink or toilet. Our disposal instructions explain it step by step.
Gladly – visit us in our store in Berlin or write to support@affairsofchemistry.com. Just tell us what the product is for, which textures or scents you like and what you'd rather avoid, and we'll suggest suitable products from our range.