Top non-vegan cosmetic ingredients to avoid
- Lanolin is a wax-like substance that’s derived from sheep’s wool.
- N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) is derived from the shells of crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters.
- Keratin is a protein that occurs naturally in our hairs and nails, and in the hair, nails, horns and hooves of animals – which is where it’s derived from.
- Carmine is a bright red coloring pigment, obtained by crushing the female cochineal insects (beetles).
Veganism is now becoming a national trend; for instance, World Vegan Month is celebrated in November around the world to bring people together for the vegan movement. This movement aims to highlight the benefits of a vegan’s lifestyle and to educate people on how to carry out the same lifestyle to those interested in becoming vegan. A person who identifies themselves a vegan is someone who does not eat or use products containing animals. Vegan skincare means the absence of animal ingredients, while cruelty-free refers to a product that doesn’t test on animals.
What type of cosmetics contains animal derived ingredients?
The truth is if you are looking to purchase a red vibrant lipstick, it’s likely that the pigment of the lipstick is from crushed beetles!
How do you find the right vegan skincare product?
– To find a suitable skincare product that is vegan, search for the vegan and cruelty free logo on the packaging of the product before purchase.
– Do not purchase from companies that sell their products in China, as regulations for companies who sell in China would have to have their products tested on animals before doing so.
– Contact the company to explain their product ingredients; for instance, LYF Cosmetics ingredients are plant based, making it suitable for different types of consumers.
Hopefully this blog post can provide you with a better understanding of vegan skincare. You can find more information about veganism with the Vegan Society https://www.vegansociety.com/ .
The rise of Halal Cosmetics
Organic, vegan and eco-friendly have all become the most common terms in the personal care and cosmetic industry, but Halal is the latest and emerging trend. The word ‘Halal’ meant an activity permissible to undertake or the food that was safe to eat. However, in...