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The Complete Vegan Skincare Guide

Vegan skincare is changing the face of mainstream beauty with more conscious consumers choosing vegan and cruelty-free for its incredible benefits.

As vegan beauty box curators, we’ve seen first-hand the rewards that transitioning to vegan beauty products brings and how choosing cruelty-free changes lives.

But transitioning isn’t always easy.

Perhaps, you’re unsure exactly what vegan skincare means? Where to buy cruelty-free products? Or generally where to begin. That’s okay. This vegan skincare guide will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started on your vegan beauty journey.

There’s never been a better time to start a vegan skincare routine that will make a difference to yourself, the planet, and our furry friends.


What is Vegan Skincare?

Veganism’s definition is all-encompassing of a positive, conscious and healthy life.

To be vegan isn’t only to be aware of what’s on your fork, but also what you wear and what you use on your body.

That’s why vegan skincare is an essential component of the vegan lifestyle. But you don’t need to be vegan to reap the benefits of cruelty-free beauty. 

In essence, vegan skincare means using makeup and beauty products that do not come from animals, animal-derived products, or by-products. Animal by-products are parts of animals not directly consumed by humans. Collagen is an example of an animal by-product often found in cosmetic and beauty products.

The other aspect of vegan beauty is animal testing. Beauty products are often tested on animals, however, cruelty-free skincare products are not tested on our fellow earthlings.

The good news is vegan beauty is now shifting from a once niche group to mainstream. This means beauty and cosmetic companies are catching on – and innovating incredible beauty products that are all-around better for everyone.

Popular vegan skincare products include:

  • Facial creams
  • Moisturizers
  • Serums
  • Sunscreens
  • Exfoliators
  • Cleansers

There is no sacrifice when it comes to vegan skincare – in fact, you might be surprised with how much is available.


Vegan vs Cruelty-Free

While both “vegan” and “cruelty-free” are positive steps forward in the beauty industry, they are not synonymous.

A vegan product can sometimes not be cruelty-free and a cruelty-free product can sometimes not be vegan.

Don’t worry. The confusion is understandable.

This is because sometimes products claiming to be “vegan” can sometimes exclude the production process. So, while the product does not contain animal products, it may have been tested on animals.

Similarly, “cruelty-free” can mean the product was not tested on animals, but the product does contain animal-derived products.

Both are champions for animal rights and will hopefully be interchangeable in the near future.

In the meantime, it’s best to check your beauty products are both vegan and cruelty-free.


Non-Vegan Makeup Ingredients

Choosing vegan-friendly beauty products has never been easier – but it still requires a little diligence to ensure you’re making an aligned decision.

This means becoming familiar with non-vegan ingredients that often find their way into skincare and makeup products.

The most common non-vegan ingredients found in beauty products are:

  • Collagen
  • Gelatin
  • Beeswax
  • Lanolin
  • Carmine
  • Cholesterol
  • Silk powder
  • Animal-derived glycerin
These ingredients are just the start. To ensure you’re buying vegan beauty products look out for vegan-certified labels. 

Beauty Product Labels and Certifications

Makeup, beauty, and skincare products are covered in logos, labels, and seals. It’s almost an art in itself to identify which ones are important and which ones aren’t.

But we’ve got you covered.

Here are the most important vegan beauty product labels and certifications and what they mean:

1. Leaping Bunny 

Label Meaning: Cruelty-Free




The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) is an organization made up of eight national animal protection groups which banded together to make shopping for cruelty-free products easier and more trustworthy through their internationally recognized Leaping Bunny program (1). Their leaping bunny logo certifies the product is 100% cruelty-free after meeting their uncompromising criteria.

2. Vegan Society

Label meaning: Vegan & Cruelty-Free

vegan society label
 
The Vegan Society (2) is a UK-based organization dedicated to the worldwide recognition of veganism. Their seal certifies that the product is 100% free from animal products.
 
 

3. Vegan Certified

Label meaning: Vegan & Cruelty-Free

certified vegan label for products

The Certified Vegan (3) logo is a registered trademark (think the Kosher trademark) for products that do not contain animal products or by-products and have not been tested on animals. AKA Vegan and cruelty-free.

Benefits of Vegan Skincare

There are good reasons why vegan skincare is one of the fastest-growing areas in the beauty industry.

As more people opt for healthier, cleaner, and kinder products we can start to see the change we want to be in the world.

Here are the top benefits of vegan skincare:

1. Avoid toxins & harmful ingredients

The world has seen the drastic benefits of a vegan diet, so why wouldn’t the same logic apply to skincare or any other vegan lifestyle change?

By choosing vegan beauty products you’re more likely to avoid toxins, unclean and unsafe ingredients found in non-vegan products.

This is because vegan beauty and cosmetic brands actively promote cleaner products due to their customers being more ingredient-conscious.

2. Improve skin quality

Many of the harsh chemicals found in non-vegan products, such as synthetic fragrance, parabens, petroleum, and synthetic colorants, cause minor and major skin irritations. Even worse, these chemicals are often used as fillers, meaning they have no substance or purpose, irritating your skin and harming the environment in the process.

Opting for vegan skincare products means choosing quality for your skin. And your skin will thank you for it later in life.

3. Long-term benefits

A consistent vegan skincare routine will work wonders in the long-term.

This is because vegan skincare products are packed with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants which are long proven to nourish skin long-term. 

4. Kinder to animals

Choosing vegan makeup and beauty products also helps out our fellow earthlings.

Much like a vegan diet, a cruelty-free skincare routine is kinder to animals, as it rids the need to use animals or their body parts in any capacity. 

Fortunately, animal rights have been on the rise in recent years. This has put major cosmetic brands under harsh scrutiny for their ingredients and testing processes, and in turn, resulted in a dramatic spike in vegan and cruelty-free options for consumers.

Today’s market makes it easier than ever for consumers to find their favorite ‘holy grail’ cosmetic item among a vast array of vegan and cruelty-free beauty brands. By consciously buying these products, we are actively lowering the demand for products being produced by animal testing.

5. Better for the planet

Plant-based beauty products also ease the strain on the Earth’s resources.

Animal agriculture is extremely energy-intensive. It is also one of the leading emitters of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, into the environment.

Vegan beauty products are a more efficient use of our resources, as they need less energy from fossil fuels, less land, and less water. By removing animal products from our skincare and beauty routines, we can play our part in dramatically reducing our impact on the environment.

Many vegan brands are also very conscious of packaging. Products that would typically clog our landfills are now being recycled to create packaging. Brands like Pacifica Beauty (5), commonly featured in Vegancuts boxes, even boast their own recycling program.

In a world where ecosystems we depend on are being challenged by pollution and waste, every bit of conscious action counts— for us and generations to come.


Vegan Skincare Brands

As monthly curators of vegan beauty boxes, we work with the world’s best vegan skincare companies.

It’s not always easy to tell which companies are both vegan and cruelty-free, but luckily there are a lot of useful resources out there to help you make conscious decisions – like these vegan apps.

At Vegancuts we work alongside the best vegan beauty companies around the world and always ensure curated products are 100% vegan and completely cruelty-free.

Here are some of the vegan brands we’ve worked with that you know you can trust:


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