What Are Vegan Cosmetics and Where Can You Buy Them?

What Are Vegan Cosmetics and Where Can You Buy Them?

Being a vegan is not just about what you eat but a whole lifestyle. People who have chosen a vegan lifestyle look for vegan options without animal ingredients in all areas of life. In this article, we will focus on vegan make up products – what they are and where you can purchase them from. Read on to learn more about vegan makeup brands and products.

What are vegan beauty products?

How are vegan makeup brands different from regular beauty brands and what makes vegan makeup products different? Vegan products are always free from animal derived ingredients and fully vegan products are also cruelty free.

Veganism vs. vegetarianism

There are quite a few differences between being a vegetarian and a vegan. Vegetarians do not include meat or fish in their diet. Some choose to not eat eggs (lacto vegetarians), some exclude all animal products except eggs (ovo vegetarians) and some eat eggs and dairy products (lacto-ovo vegetarians). Vegetarianism is mainly about what foods you eat while veganism is more of a way of living.

Vegans exclude all animal derived products from their diet – meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and all other ingredients that come from animals or have been produced by animals. This includes products like honey, leather, and silk and many more. A big part of choosing a vegan lifestyle if to stop animal cruelty and exploitation of animals for any purposes.

What’s the Difference Between Cruelty Free, Organic and Vegan Products?

When you’re trying to find cosmetics companies that align with your beliefs, it’s important to know what the different wordings and labels mean. In the world of beauty products, we often see the words cruelty free, organic, and vegan but what are the differences between these?

To summarize, int he world of makeup and beauty, the above means the following:

• Cruelty Free. Cruelty free brands are not tested on animals.
• Organic. Organic products are made from high quality, organic farmed ingredients that have not been sprayed with harsh chemicals.
• Vegan: Vegan beauty products do not contain any animal derived ingredients.

The best option would be if you can find brands that can conduct cosmetic product testing for organic, vegan, and cruelty free. Luckily, there are many beauty brands that work very hard at creating a vegan selection of products without animal testing and made with all natural, organic ingredients too. Lots of them are also choosing to use eco-friendly, plastic free packaging which is great for people who are looking to lead a planet-friendly lifestyle

How are Vegan Brands Labeled?

When you’re looking around a shop and exploring the selection of products available, all the labels can sometimes be a bit confusing. Any brand can add the word vegan to their label as this is not regulated so it’s important to instead look for an accreditation and the official vegan logo on each product to ensure that it’s vegan friendly.

The Benefits of Vegan Skincare and Beauty Brands

There are lots of benefits to using vegan beauty brands. There are lots of high performing, cruelty free vegan makeup brands and skincare brands that can do wonders for your skin.

Often, the best vegan brands are made with natural, clean ingredients which are much better for skin and your body than the synthetic alternatives – especially if you have sensitive skin. Our skin absorbs so much of what we apply to it, so it’s a great idea to choose organic formulas without potentially dangerous ingredients. Good quality vegan beauty options are good for your skin and your health and they’re also kind to the environment. Of course, since they are made without animal testing, they are also animal-friendly.

Where Can You Buy Vegan Beauty Products?

There are lots of great shops that sell vegan and cruelty free beauty brands whether you’re looking for hair products, makeup brands or skincare products. Choose a reputable retailer like Veautie that specializes in vegan cosmetic options, then you know everything that you can see in the shop is vegan-friendly and cruelty free.

If you’re shopping for cruelty free makeup and/or vegan brands from a high street shop or the beauty department of a supermarket, remember to look out for the official vegan logo.

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