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Cruelty Free and Vegan Friendly Toothpastes
One of the hardest cruelty free items to find is toothpaste! To start of this post, I am going to include a list of brands are not cruelty free. The following brands are tested on animals and to be avoided! This list is not exhaustive, but does contain some of the most popular UK brands. Arm & Hammer Colgate Crest Euphymol MacLeans Oral-B Sensodyne BlanX (no animal testing policy) Pearl Drops Aquafresh Now for the toothpastes that are cruelty free and vegan friendly! Aloe Dent Which products are vegan? Whitening, Sensitive and Children’s | Where can I buy it?Holland & Barrett and Amazon Hello Products Which products are vegan? All products | Where can…
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Ecover and Method Are No Longer Cruelty Free!
In December, Ecover and Method became affiliated with SC Johnson, a company that openly admit to testing on animals. They also own Pledge, Duck, and Mr Muscle to name a few. The relationship between the brands is that Ecover and Method are now owned under the parent company of SC Johnson. SC Johnson’s animal testing policy: “We see an important need for toxicological studies that ensure they can be used safely and with minimal impact on the environment. Also, SC Johnson must comply with the stringent legal and regulatory requirements of countries around the world that require, by law, testing for certain products”. I was disappointed to hear that these…
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Fair Squared Cruelty Free and Vegan Skincare Review
Last week I was super excited to receive some goodies in the post from a brand called Fair Squared. As a leader of producing ethical cosmetics, Fair Squared is certified by Fairtrade, Natrue, PETA, and the Vegan Society. Straight off the bat, I was impressed with the packaging. It is 100% recyclable including the outer cardboard packaging and the product containers themselves are also recyclable. Fair Squared describes themselves as a alternative trade organisation. This means they deal with producers from the world’s poorest countries in which the producers are paid fairly, and then they offer high quality, ethically conscious products to customers. Argan Facial Cream – Light (£12.95) The…
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Best Cruelty Free and Vegan Mascaras under £20
It’s hard to find vegan-friendly, cruelty free mascaras because more often than not they contain the sneaky ingredient cera alba – more commonly known as beeswax. To make things easier, we have compiled a list of some of the best mascaras around, and most of the mascaras on this list contain natural, organic ingredients! Under £10 Medusa’s Makeup Witch Lash Mascara – £6.99 Neve Cosmetics DeerLash Defining Mascara – £9.50 £10 – £15 Lily Lolo Lash Alert Natural Mascara – £12.50 BWC Full Volume Mascara – £13 BWC Ultimate Conditioning Mascara – £13 Over £15 Pacifica Stellar Gaze Mineral Mascara – £15.49 PHB – Ethical Beauty All-in-One Mascara –…
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How to Shop Palm Oil and Cruelty Free in the UK
What is the problem with palm oil? “The industry is linked to major issues such as deforestation, habitat degradation, climate change, animal cruelty and indigenous rights abuses in the countries where it is produced, as the land and forests must be cleared for the development of the palm oil plantations.” – Say No To Palm Oil Palm oil can be found in so many products including, but not limited to: Food – nut butters, margarines, fast food, cereals, noodles, crisps, doughnuts, lollypops, chocolate. dried fruit. biscuits, bread, cookies, ice cream, ready meals, and pet food. Home, health & beauty – cleaning products, moisturisers, cleansers, lip balms, lipsticks, fabric softeners, liquid detergents,…
