Before I came across the Vegan movement almost 4 years ago, I never gave much thought to the ingredients in my favorite skincare products. Not once did I take a minute to consider whether the chemicals and ingredients were harmful to my body, let alone the planet or animals. It was all about how I looked wearing- I know, pretty selfish.
As soon as I started reading about the tremendous impact my top skincare choices had on animals, I was in shock! Suddenly none of my favorite makeup, skincare, and hair care products were appealing to me. That quickly made me start researching, eager to find some vegan skincare alternatives that didn't encourage the exploitation of animals - not to mention the health and environmental consequences.
Despite the progress we have made so far, there are still plenty of brands that continue to test on animals, no matter the backlash. Luckily in Europe animal testing was banned in 2013, this sadly isn't the case for the US and China. Contrary to popular belief, all natural-cruelty free brands don't come with a big price tag. In fact, some of your all-time favorite skincare and makeup brands may already be vegan, without raising the price of their products.
Ahead you can find some very affordable vegan skincare products that have never been tested on animals.
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Vegan Haircare
The first thing I switched out was shampoo. Even though I had my ultimate favorite brand, I was using for nearly two years at that point, it was time for a change. I scoured the internet to find an affordable alternative- preferably without the overwhelming aroma. I needed something that could restore my hair's natural shine. The FRESH shampoo features an innovative, environmentally friendly foam pump that utilizes the free space in the upper area of the bottle to multiply the volume with air. That can actually help you reduce your water consumption by 20%.
Skincare
If you have acne-prone skin, you already know the importance of scrubbing. Our skin is always in need of a high-quality scrub to remove the dead cells and accelerate the renewal. By improving your face's blood circulation, you actively help your scars to heal a lot quicker.
Hyaluronic acid can not only moisturize your skin but also retain the elasticity. FRESH overnight face treatment is your vegan-friendly solution to reduce the depth of wrinkles while boosting the production of collagen and elastin. And lately, I became obsessed with the idea of using natural oils or shea butter for moisturizing purposes.
2021 Holiday Gift Set
Now with 2021 just around the corner, I couldn't miss the chance to include the best Christmas gift for your skincare-obsessed friend. The FRESH wash care set ( under 80€) includes 5 of the best formulas FRESH has to offer. The gift set includes the body wash, shampoo, deodorant, tooth oil and stay fresh. As I weaned myself off of products containing harsh chemicals, this is the perfect time for some serious self-gifting.
