Wearing makeup is nowadays considered a staple in one’s beauty routine. Covering blemishes and highlighting the right parts of the face is something women do on a daily basis in order to look their best. Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about cruelty-free makeup. Many brands are turning to cruelty-free practices, and if you’re starting to think about switching to those, here’s everything you need to know:
Cruelty-free involves everyone
The basic definition of cruelty-free means that research, manufacturing, packaging and labeling don’t involve any animal ingredients or animal suffering. That, of course, implies that no animal testing was performed at all. But, cruelty-free also means that people who work on products are fairly treated and paid during the creation process. So, next time you buy a certain product, make sure you double-check the company’s history and ingredients so you can be absolutely certain that nobody was harmed while the product was being made.
Learning the ingredients is important
Not many people read the ingredients while browsing cosmetic products. The reason for that is that the ingredients seem complicated, and the majority of people don’t hold a degree in chemistry in order to know what’s what. Fortunately for us, there are numerous lists which contain all animal products. The most commonly found ingredients are beeswax, lanolin, gelatin, collagen and retinol. If you want to learn more, PETA has a very extensive listof all the ingredients that are animal-based. As they point out, you don’t need to boycott every single product that contains animal ingredients, because that can be discouraging to businesses who are trying to cater to vegan customers. The best way to be sure that your product is cruelty-free is to look for a leaping bunny image on the packaging.
Other products matter, too
When talking about makeup, many people envision foundations, lipsticks, eyeliners and mascaras. The truth is, cruelty-free pertains to other things as well, such as makeup brushes and beauty blenders. Many brushes are made of animal hair, mostly goats’, squirrels’ and ponies’. Luckily, things have been changing, so it’s now more and more common to see brushes made of synthetic materials. Some brands are trying to adapt their production policies to be more cruelty-free, as people are becoming more aware of the animal suffering that happens in the beauty industry.
Research is always necessary
Doing research is important, because going vegan or CF means that you’ll have a lot of limited options. For some, that can be overwhelming, therefore it’s important to check everything and make sure that you can live without your fave lipstick if it turns out that it isn’t CF. Switching to cruelty free makeupcan be beneficial for multiple reasons, but it’s worth mentioning that if you decide to do so, you’ll spend more time reading labels and ingredients. Instead of going for a full switch, give yourself a trial period to see if it works for you. For some, it’s better to incorporate certain CF products instead of doing it 100%, especially in the beginning.
Ask people who know better
You definitely don’t need to be alone on your cruelty-free journey. The internet is a great source of help, but it wouldn’t hurt to find a real-life friend who can accompany you to the cosmetic store. It’s really essential to have someone who can share their tips and tricks so you’ll know which products to use and which ones to avoid. There are some YouTubers and bloggerswhose advice and experiences can be really helpful. Just take into account that certain markets are more adaptable to vegan/CF practices, and if you can’t find anything where you live, make some friends and acquaintances who live abroad and who can help you with the ordering and mailing of products.
Technology can be helpful
If you still prefer to do research by yourself, there are cruelty-free apps that can let you know if the product is cruelty-free and vegan. You just need to scan the bar code. The obvious benefit is that you don’t need to learn about all the different ingredients by heart and spend countless hours at the beauty aisle trying to figure out whether to purchase something or not. With these apps, you can instantly find outif the product is worth considering!
To summarise: these tips will definitely help you learn more about cruelty-free makeup and other related beauty products. Just remember that going CF doesn’t have to be a permanent solution, and also think of the benefits that come with it (helping end animal suffering, for one). If you’re afraid that it’s going to be too expensive, you can always create a birthday wishlist for your family and friends, so they’ll never have to wonder what present to get you!
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