Benefits of Vegan Skincare Products Alice February 1, 2020 Beauty, Women Beauty In the past decade, the vegan diet has become very popular among people of different age groups. More and more people are giving up on meat and opting for a healthy vegetarian diet. People following a vegan lifestyle completely avoid using animal products or animal-derived ingredients. There is a misconception that vegan lifestyle is only limited to food but this is not true, the fact is that vegan lifestyle also includes vegan clothing, vegan skincare products, vegan household items and so on.Vegan skincare productsVegan skincare products are made from 100% herbal ingredients and are safe from any form of animal by-products or ingredients. Some of the animal by-products that are frequently used in skincare products manufactured by popular beauty brands are honey, gelatin, beeswax, carmine, collagen, stearic acid and so on. On the contrary, companies manufacturing vegan skincare product does not use of these ingredients.Identify vegan skincare products Source- google.comOne of the problems faced by the majority of people looking for vegan products is how to identify the right vegan product? The answer to this problem is that every vegan products has either a certified Vegan Action logo or The Vegan Society logo on the packaging. These two logos indicate that the product is free from any type of animal derived ingredients. The website of PETA provides all the necessary information about all the animal ingredients used in different products.Vegan vs Cruelty-free productsSome people believe that vegan products are not tested on animals, but the fact is this is not always true. If label Cruelty-free products is not present on product packaging, then there is a possibility that even if the product is vegan still it is tested on animals. One of the best ways to ensure that the product is cruelty-free is by looking for the Leaping Bunny logo. This logo is a clear proof that the product is a cruelty-free product.Effect of Vegan Cosmetic on skinVegan cosmetics are made from natural herbal ingredients, so they are very gentle on the skin and does not cause any harm or side effect. People with sensitive skin are highly benefitted by vegan cosmetics as they are made from simple ingredients. Also, these products do not trigger the allergic factors causing skin redness or rashes.Benefits of Vegan products People who opt for a vegan diet for protecting animals should also go for vegan skincare products. Opting for a plant-based skincare range is kinder to animals, as these products are free from animal products and also (frequently) cruelty-free. Also, remember as discussed above it is not mandatory that all vegan products are cruelty-free i.e. they are not tested on animals.Vegan skincare products is an ideal option for people looking for gentle cosmetics suiting sensitive skin. As these skincare products are made from herbal ingredients, so they do not have any harmful effect on skin. Further, along with animal and skin, these products are also very good for health. A research study reveals that the cosmetics or the skincare products made from animal-derived ingredients are treated with harsh chemicals. These chemicals have an adverse effect on the health of the people using such products.
