Tariffs and Your Skincare Products

At 7 Day Glow, we have always worked to source our ingredients as close to home as possible to reduce our environmental footprint, provide the freshest ingredients, and incorporate our own farm-grown botanicals into every product we manufacture.

By using our own ingredients and sourcing from trusted local suppliers, we ensure quality and sustainability. However, some of the most powerful natural skincare ingredients can only be sourced from fine natural labs and farms in other countries. We carefully select these globally sourced ingredients to deliver cutting-edge green-tech formulations that provide the best possible results for your skin.

With recent discussions about increased U.S. tariffs, we want to shed light on how this could affect the skincare industry—and ultimately, you as a customer.

How Skincare Customers Will Be Affected

Tariff increases on imported ingredients, packaging, and skincare products mean skincare brands will face higher costs that often get passed down to customers.

Here’s how you might feel the impact:

Higher Prices on Skincare Products – Brands that rely on imported ingredients may have to raise prices to cover increased costs. We have already noticed significant price increases in 2025 by some major skincare companies. At 7 Day Glow we feel confident we can hold our current prices in the face of tariff increases.

Product Shortages – If key ingredients or packaging materials become harder to source, certain products may go out of stock or even be discontinued. 7 Day Glow products are all produced in our own lab and packaged by us, in house. We are limber enough to be able to address shortages quickly and to provide equal substitutions if a key shortage were to occur. At this time we are well stocked and do not foresee any shortages or product discontinuations as a result of tariff increases.

Changes in Formulations – Companies may switch to alternative or domestic ingredients, which could affect product texture, scent, or effectiveness. This is not necessarily a bad thing! This may result in more creative formulations and an increase in U.S. based green technology for the skincare industry.

Limited Availability of International Brands – Some foreign skincare brands may reduce distribution to the U.S. due to tariff-related costs. 

At 7 Day Glow, we remain committed to transparency in sourcing and will continue working hard to minimize disruptions while maintaining the highest standards for our formulations.

Impact on Key Skincare Ingredients

Many essential skincare ingredients are sourced from trusted international suppliers. If tariffs increase, the cost and availability of these ingredients could be affected:

Botanical Extracts & Essential Oils – Many plant-based actives are sourced from Europe, South America, and Asia.

Hyaluronic Acid – A hydration powerhouse often imported from China, Mexico, and Europe.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Sourced from China and Europe, this skincare essential could become more expensive.

Peptides & Retinoids – Frequently manufactured in pharmaceutical labs overseas.

Exotic Butters & Oils – Shea butter (West Africa), jojoba oil (Mexico), and other plant oils may see price increases.

Preservatives & Stabilizers – Many high-quality, natural preservatives come from labs in China and Europe.

While 7 Day Glow, as a company, may see increases in some ingredient and packaging pricing we are committed to maintaining our current prices as long as possible. 

How ingredient prices may affect other companies is to be seen. There are a large amount of small skincare companies and spas who sell "their own" products branded under their company name. Often these products are sourced pre-made by large industrial labs in other countries. Some companies purchase the product in large tubs, then filling and labeling their own bottles and jars at their own business. These companies may be forced to increase prices and may find a variety of ingredient changes as a result of tariffs.

Something for you, as the consumer, to watch for are changes in ingredients that may impact the quality or effectiveness of your products. Sometimes companies will lower their key, more expensive, ingredients and increase fillers in an effort to keep prices down. Periodically check the ingredient listing on your skincare products before purchasing to ensure it has not changed. 

7 Day Glow is committed to transparency. Formulation changes happen very rarely at 7 Day Glow. If an ingredient is changed or substituted we note this on the product page of our website.

What Comes from Canada, China, and Mexico?

Each of these countries plays an important role in supplying ingredients, packaging, and finished products to the U.S. skincare industry:

Canada:

• Supplies natural skincare ingredients like maple extract, hemp oil, and cold-climate botanicals. (7 Day Glow does not use ingredients from Canada.)
• Canadian skincare brands export products to the U.S., which could become more expensive under increased tariffs.

China:

• A major supplier of skincare packaging (glass bottles, plastic pumps, tubes). 7 Day Glow packaging does primarily come from China (as do the packaging from the majority of skincare companies). 
• Produces key active ingredients, including niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and peptides. (7 Day Glow does not source it's hyaluronic acid from China.)
• Increased tariffs on China could drive up costs for both raw materials and packaging, affecting nearly all skincare products. 7 Day Glow is well-seated to absorb the new 10% tariff imposed on goods from China and does not anticipate a price increase for our customers based on packaging increases.

Mexico:

• Provides aloe vera, jojoba oil, and other plant-based ingredients. Only a few 7 Day Glow ingredients are sourced from Mexico, we feel confident we can find alternative sources if necessary.
• Some U.S. skincare brands manufacture products in Mexico to reduce costs, but tariffs could make this less affordable. Happily, 7 Day Glow manufactures all of it's skincare products in-house here in Wisconsin. 

How Canadian Tariffs Could Impact U.S. Skincare Brands

Just as U.S. tariffs affect imports, Canadian tariffs on U.S.-made skincare could impact brands that export to Canada. If Canada raises tariffs on American skincare products:

• U.S. brands could lose Canadian customers due to higher prices.
• Smaller skincare companies may struggle to expand internationally, limiting their market growth.
• Canadian customers may see fewer U.S. skincare options, as brands may avoid exporting due to increased costs.

For independent brands like 7 Day Glow, this means carefully evaluating supply chains to continue offering high-quality, effective skincare without unnecessary price hikes. 7 Day Glow only sells in the U.S.

What This Means for You as a Skincare Customer

As tariffs continue to shape the industry, skincare customers should stay informed and look for brands that are transparent about sourcing and committed to quality. Here’s what you can do:

✔️ Support brands that prioritize sustainable and local sourcing to reduce dependence on tariffs.
✔️ Be mindful of ingredient sourcing—higher tariffs may shift formulations, so check labels carefully.
✔️ Plan ahead—if you have a favorite skincare product, stocking up before price increases could be a smart move. 7 Day Glow plans to maintain it's current retail prices for as long as possible. 

At 7 Day Glow, we are committed to sourcing responsibly and maintaining our high standards, no matter what. We’ll continue using our own farm-grown botanicals, locally sourced ingredients, and select global actives to deliver the best possible skincare without compromise.

Thank you to our lovely customers, your loyalty and support of 7 Day Glow and our product mission means the world to us.

Christine Untiedt, 7 Day Glow CEO