Ingredients to avoid in non-vegan beauty and grooming products
Introduction Switching up your makeup and grooming products to sustainable or vegan brands is not hard. There are so many top-quality options available in the market at affordable prices. It has encouraged and allowed more consumers to embrace an ethical beauty
Veganism vs sustainable beauty – how is it connected?
Introduction The vegan lifestyle is not just a craze but a lifestyle, a choice of being embraced by an increasing number of people. A plant-based lifestyle goes beyond just a dietary choice allowing people to choose where they would like to
Understanding your skin’s undertone for a flawless make up look
Introduction Make up is all about highlighting your best features so that you can look and feel confident throughout the day. Skin undertones are what determine how colours suit us which is important when choosing foundation or a colour palette for
How does animal testing in the cosmetics industry impact the environment?
Introduction Animal testing refers to procedures that are done on live animals for various research purposes. According to the Humane Society this can be for basic biology and diseases purposes or for assessing the effects and effectiveness of new medicinal products
Animal testing and the cosmetics industry: everything you need to know
Introduction Since March 2013 it has been illegal to sell cosmetic products within the European Union that have been newly tested on animals or cosmetics that contain any ingredients that have been tested on animals. As a whole animal testing in
The ‘Clean Beauty’ Trend and why it matters
Introduction The clean beauty movement is a direct result of consumers becoming more conscious of their purchasing power and more knowledgeable about the products they use. Clean beauty is a bit of a catchphrase used by some as there are no
Veganism and why more people are embracing the vegan lifestyle
Introduction In a consumer-driver society more people are beginning to appreciate the impact of individual decisions. Collective decisions to reduce animal based food and products consumption is a simple yet effective way to reduce the strain on the planet and reduce
Harmful chemicals & ingredients to avoid when buying lipstick
Introduction Makeup is fun, makeup is therapeutic as it can help us feel good on a day we may not necessarily be feeling our best. It can help us highlight our best features while playing down areas we are not so
Turn your skincare routine into a self-care ritual
Introduction Good skin care is important at any age, and it is never too early or too late to start. Adopting an effective skincare routine helps regenerate skin cells production, helping your skin to look and feel its best throughout the
Your guide to choosing the perfect nail colour for your skin tone
Introduction It is time we make more informed decisions about the nail polishes we use. It is no longer necessary to purchase brands that use a lot of toxins and chemicals because the market is slowly but steadily being inundated by