Veganism, for those you that are unaware is the abstinence of the consumption of any and all animal products. This includes everything from meat to cheese, milk and even some well known sweets as well as beer and wine.

 

As more and  more people learn about the cruelty often associated with the mass production of meat, and products testing, the number of people choosing to either purchase "animal testing free" products, or even take the leap and turn vegan is continuing to grow on a daily basis.

 

The great news is that whilst the fashion and the restaurant industry has slowly caught up with the growing number of vegans, the healthy and beauty sector has been slow to catch up.

 

Luckily they are opening their eyes to the demand for cruelty free cosmetics, and a select number of brands are now catering to  people who refuse to by products that are tested on animals or that use animal by-products.

 

The main dilemma is that whilst a number of cosmetic brands claim to be vegan, they do not fully subscribe to founding concepts of veganism. Whilst the products in question might not include animal by products, they are tested on animals, or elements of their ingredients are tested on animals. And it can be impossible to truly know. However that are cosmetic companies that comply with the strictest of vegan guidelines. More information can be found here

 

To top it all off, of the brands who do cater to vegans, not all of their range is vegan friendly, and it this that poses a dilemma. "Is it worth spending money on vegan cosmetics, especially if the company itself is not vegan approved."

 

Fear not, despite being difficult to find, there are companies out there that are 110% vegan approved and even PETA certified, which means that for all us vegans out there we can now indulge in products that highlight our natural beauty whilst not hurting any innocent animals.

 

There are a few quick and simple ways to ensure that the products you by comply to your exacting standards.

 

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   Purchasing from only trustworthy brands - buy only from a company that have proven themselves to be reputable and trustworthy
   
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   Contacting the company, and discussing their vegan credentials - its simple to contact the company's and its a great way to get the answers you need, whilst showing that there is a demand for cruelty-free products
   
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   Researching on vegan blogs - they have lots of great articles and recommendations on vegan cosmetics
   

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