Many people think "cruelty-free" and "vegan" are the same. They are not. Vegan beauty implies no animal substances; cruelty-free means no animal testing. Therefore, vegan items can be tested on animals, and cruelty-free products can contain animal substances.
The lack of FDA guidelines adds to the confusion. Fortunately, there is The Leaping Bunny Program, which certifies personal care and household product companies that don't test on animals at any point along the manufacturing process.
So, if you see this certification's logo on a product, it means it's genuinely cruelty-free. A cruelty-free label alone isn't enough. Most animal testing occurs at the component level, which is why Leaping Bunny guarantees no animal testing in the lab as well.
Common animal-derived ingredients in beauty products include beeswax, honey, lanolin (wool grease), placenta (sheep organs), squalene (shark liver oil), gelatin (cow or pig bones, ligaments, or tendons), carmine (crushed beetles), ambergris (whale vomit), and allantoin (cow urine). Though the idea of slathering on the animal parts found in moisturizers, cosmetics, and shampoos may be off-putting, these products are entirely safe but offer no additional health benefits.
Animal components aren't superior, and there are healthy vegan alternatives. But the term "vegan beauty" can also be deceiving sometimes. It suggests healthy greens, which isn't always the case. For example, potato chips are inadvertently vegan but unhealthy. Makeup is similar. Vegan doesn't equal healthy. It may contain hazardous chemicals and fillers.
After checking to ensure your vegan beauty products are healthy, you can expect additional benefits from using plant-based cosmetics and bath products. For example, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients are abundant in plants. Therefore, plant-based vegan beauty products can help your skin stay youthful and vibrant. Just stick to natural, healthful substances instead of harsh chemicals that can speed up ageing.
The vegan beauty movement encourages customers to evaluate substances. People are questioning and researching what they buy, and that's powerful. Many people believe that all signs point to a cleaner, vegan, cruelty-free industry in the future because of this.
In light of this, we ransacked the online shopping platform Shopee for some of its best vegan beauty items for your convenience. From makeup of all kinds to soap, shampoo, floss and more, we have you covered!
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