Key Takeaways:Prestige skincare brand A.P. Chem announced its shutdown through a social media post.The science-forward brand is currently holding a blowout liquidation sale, offering 75% off remaining inventory.A.P. Chem was founded by Sandra Statz and leading NYC dermatologist Dr. Sherwin Parikh.A.P. Chem joins the wave of high-profile closures and restructurings hitting the prestige and indie beauty sector.WHO: Founded by beauty industry veteran Sandra Statz and leading NYC dermatologist Dr. Sherwin Parikh, A.P. Chem was a science-forward, age-decelerating skincare brand formulated with curated combinations of classic and clinically proven Alt-Pharma ingredients for optimal skin renewal. The brand's mission to advocate for psychedelic medicine was inspired by Statz’s diagnosis with a chronic disease that led her on a journey to explore both classic and alternative treatments, including psychedelic medicine. The brand became a platform to illuminate treatment options for mental and physical health, both classic and alternative.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: The founders' post across social media said, “Today feels a little like graduation as we announce the closing of A.P. Chem. With sadness also comes feelings of pride, gratitude, and optimism. The endless days in the lab and late-night study sessions were worth it. The press and countless awards were incredible, but you, our customers, leave us truly humbled. Thank you for the love and support that made this journey unforgettable. Here’s to all the trailblazers, curious minds, and fearless founders chasing new ideas. Keep exploring, keep innovating, and never stop pushing the boundaries.”DETAILS:A.P.