What is Vegan Beauty?
Vegan beauty refers to cosmetics or other body and feet products that have zero animal-based ingredients in it. Therefore, vegan means that a product does not use animal-derived ingredients.
However, many people tend to confuse vegan products with cruelty-free products although, both of them are different. Vegan products are those which do not use animal ingredients rather derive them from plants and cruelty-free are those products which have not been tested on animals.
Therefore, it is possible that products are vegan and have been tested on animals and are cruelty-free but contain animal ingredients in it.
So, vegan beauty products are produced without harm to animals, that is, cruelty-free (most of them) and they also don’t contain any animal ingredients, animal by-products or animal-derived products.
Breaking down Vegan Beauty:
As we all know, our daily beauty products contain many animal ingredients like honey, beeswax, lanolin (wool grease), squalene (shark liver oil), carmine (crushed-up beetles), gelatin (cow or pig bones, tendons or ligaments), allantoin (cow urine), ambergris (whale vomit) and placenta (sheep organs).
Animal ingredients used in cosmetics can be obtained from living or killed animals or sourced as a by-product of the meat and dairy industry.
How are Vegan Beauty products beneficial in contrast to Animal-based Products?
Vegan beauty products are extremely good for people with sensitive or condition-prone skin. It reduces acne, blemishes etc. Animal products can harm your skin and can clog pores. Therefore, vegan products are a soothing alternative.
Furthermore, the plant-derived ingredients in many vegan formulas contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to repair and hydrate the skin. You feel far healthier if you eat foods in their natural state – and the same logic applies to skincare. Your skin will thrive off being fed natural, vegan ingredients like aloe Vera, Essential Oils, Seaweed and Chamomile.
Vegan cosmetics tend to hydrate the skin, reducing acne and other skin conditions which in turn may give you a more youthful appearance. Vegan cosmetics have even been known to improve uneven skin tones and also reduce the bags under your eyes. With so many plant-based ingredients contained within most vegan cosmetics, it’s no wonder that it has various beneficial effects on your skin.
Not only will you be saving animals by using vegan makeup, but you’ll also be saving the planet. Vegan companies often use recycled products for their packaging meaning that products that would normally clog landfills are instead used to create the packaging of their cosmetics. Every bit of recycling helps!
Why Choose Vegan Beauty Products?
By choosing vegan beauty products you are actually saying that you no longer want the animals to be abused, killed or used in beauty products. Therefore, you will be defending Animal Rights and will stand against any violation done to them.
How do you get to know if a product is actually Vegan?
- Look for one of the vegan-certified logos mentioned above.
- Read the ingredient list and avoid any of the animal ingredients.
- Check the brand’s FAQ on their website or ask the company directly.
Conclusion:
You necessarily don’t have to be a vegan in order to understand the benefits and positive effects of vegan products. Not only will you be putting a stop to animal testing by not purchasing products derived from animal testing labs, but you’ll also hydrate your skin, look more vibrant and young, and go about your day knowing you’re contributing to a noble cause.
