When searching for quality beard care products in the aisle of your local supermarket, chances are that most of us have absolutely no clue how to pronounce half of the ingredient list. However, more and more consumers in today’s world, want to be informed about the ingredients that make up the products we put into and on our bodies. While today there are hundreds of food … [Read more...]
The Internet Is Going Crazy With These New, Vegan Beauty Products
Vegan beauty products -- we love them, yet hate the search for them. It's hard to find a beauty product that works well for our taste, compliments our complexion and is vegan. Thankfully, there are a lot of products taking cruelty-free beauty seriously from Savvy travelers' deodorant wipes to shaving cream. In case you're looking for new favorites to add into your vegan beauty … [Read more...]
Silky Smooth DIY Vegan Hair Mask Recipe
My DIY vegan hair mask contains everything you need to turn your hair into silky smooth locks that feel strong and healthy. It’s easy to whip up at home and is packed with natural ingredients full of essential nutrients. Besides conditioning your hair, it can help moisturize your scalp, fight dandruff and promote new hair follicles. It can also help reduce a buildup of sebum … [Read more...]
Vegan Clothing: Clothes That Don’t Kill
Vegan clothing is becoming increasingly popular as activists strut their “kale yeah” and “animals are friends, not food” t-shirts and tanks on the regular. However, wearing vegan alone without those slogans sends the right message as well. The material of the clothing is what makes your wardrobe vegan. After you familiarize yourself with what not to buy, then it will be easier … [Read more...]
Lab-Grown Genuine Leather Alternative Cuts Out Cruelty
Scientists have been growing a lot of things in labs recently, from human organs to animal flesh. These scientific advances are a glimmer of hope that some of today's worst industries will someday be animal free. Now another lab-grown product is breaking ground: an animal-free, genuine leather alternative. Yes, you read that right. Modern Meadow, a NYC biotech company, … [Read more...]
Vegan Products, Green Beauty and Marketing Claims (Lies)
Just because a beauty or personal health care product is out there in the market being advertised and popularized does not necessarily mean it is good for you, or that it is not filled with strong, agitating chemicals. In fact, these kinds of franchises are unregulated by any laws; therefore, there is a possibility they contain toxic ingredients that are potentially harmful … [Read more...]
Vegan Face Wash: Dr. Bronner’s Gentle Formula
Everyone has seen those intriguing soap bottles wrapped in words on the shelves of health stores, but what are they exactly? This magical stuff is called Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap and it can be used for anything from laundry detergent to vegan face wash. Who Is Dr. Bronner? A third generation certified master soap-maker, Emanuel Bronner was born in 1908 to a … [Read more...]
Vegan Leather: What Is It Made Of?
The leather and meat industry go hand in hand. Leather often comes from factory farmed animals, enduring overcrowding, dehorning, tail-docking and castration. Leather is often dismissed as a by-product of the meat industry, when it is actually a very lucrative co-product. The majority of leather is produced in countries such as China, Bangladesh and India, with little or no … [Read more...]
Vegan Perfumes & Beauty Products for Valentine’s Day
The countdown to Valentine’s Day is officially on! With less than a month to go, it’s time to start prepping your beauty routine so you don’t have to rush around figuring out what fragrance or lip color to wear at the last minute. Don’t worry, we compiled the best vegan perfumes and beauty products for you to use this Valentine’s Day: Bailando by Harvey Prince Looking to … [Read more...]
Vegan Businesses Enter the “Shark Tank”
“Shark Tank” is an Emmy Award winning TV series featuring a panel of established entrepreneurs. The panel is approached by other entrepreneurs that want to start, grow or save their businesses. The panelists decide whether or not they want to invest their own money into the business. And get this; a variety of the vegan businesses were featured! Wink Frozen Desserts … [Read more...]