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April 28, 2024
Clean Living
5 Benefits of Vegan Skincare and Makeup
Make the switch
As a definition Vegan applies to formulations where ingredients are not animal derived.
The stigma around vegan beauty products has certainly changed over the past decade. Once considered as not as effective, nor long-wear or high performance, vegan skincare and makeup has really stepped up.
It’s worth noting that a product can be cruelty-free and contain animal by-products that are ethically harvested without harm to animals. An example is Beeswax in skincare. As an animal by-product, this ingredient is not suitable for Vegan labelling, but it can be ethically sourced and in fact supports sustainable farming and safe harvesting ensuring cruelty-free production of Beeswax. We label our “bee” bi- products Beegan and this covers both beeswax and bee propolis, two ingredients that offer restorative benefits in skincare and makeup.
With Indie Beauty Brands leading the charge creating innovative and science backed formulations, we are seeing modern vegan and cruelty free skincare and makeup products taking pride of place in our well edited vanities.
Need 5 Reasons to switch to vegan skincare and makeup products? Here’s the benefits of vegan skincare and makeup that you shouldn’t b without.
1. Feed your skin with Plants
Mainstream beauty products are often formulated with by-products derived from animals. By choosing vegan beauty products you are avoiding dead animal by-products in your skincare and makeup.
One commonly used ingredient is Squalene. A natural organic compound that is produced by the human body, plants, and animals. In skincare, squalene is used as a moisturizer and skin-protecting agent. Most commonly this well-known and readily used low-cost ingredient is derived from shark liver. But did you know that there is a plant-based alternative? Squalene is readily available in plant butters and oils. This amazing hydrator can be found in Cacay, Argan Oil and Olive Oil as well as sugarcane. All providing the benefits of vegan Squalene, acting to prevent trans-dermal water loss and protecting the skin from free radical damage that causes premature ageing.
Plant based vegan squalene is often used in natural skincare products as an alternative to squalene sourced from shark liver oil, which is not considered vegan. Vegan and cruelty-free squalene has a similar molecular structure to the squalene found in our skin, which makes it highly compatible and easily absorbed by the skin. Ideal as an anti-ageing ingredient Squalene is also known to be a potent antioxidant, helping protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Wildcrafted Organics combine the anti-ageing benefits of squalene thanks to the Cacay oil base in their Bakuchiol Regenerating Serum. This serum is a treasure of anti-ageing goodness boosting and supporting collagen integrity and works on improving the look of pigmentation and skin texture. It’s the ideal retinol alternative offering all of the benefits without the irritation.
Not just ideal for the face squalene, abundant in olives transforms dry skin and provides anti-ageing benefits the body. The Les Huilettes mon huliette body is an aromatic delight with the uplifting scent of grapefruit zest and lavender blossom. This light-weight body oil is a treat straight after a shower or bath when the skin is still damp and warm. The oil disappears into your limbs leaving the skin soft and feeling a little firmer.
WILDCRAFTED ORGANICS Bakuchiol Regenerating Serum
Luxurious lightweight anti-aging serum.
Formulated to boost collagen & restore skin radiance, Bakuchiol is the perfect alternative to Retinol, delivering all the anti- aging benefits without the irritation.
Best For: Mature, Dry, Dehydrated, Sun Damaged, Acne scarred.
Safe during pregnancy and to use during the day.
Volume: 30ml
2. Vegan Makeup LOVED by your skin
With many of us opposed to the use of animals in the cosmetics industry choosing to go Vegan ensures your skin is nourished with plant derived actives that are well tolerated and loved by your skin, without exposing animals to harmful chemicals and cruel practices. Gone are the days where natural makeup meant a palette of earthy nudes and poor longevity.
Forging the way in both makeup and indie beauty is SAINT. With formulas of natural pigment minerals, skin loving botanical oils and butters that are free of mineral oil, parabens and silicones, the SAINT Wet/Dry Powder Foundation is 100% natural, Vegan and Leaping Bunny Certified Cruelty-Free. Formulated with skin nourishing ingredients to support a healthy and protected skin barrier whilst offering a flawless base. This foundation’s natural oil and ECOCERT titanium dioxide based formula is great for all skin types and makes skin look flawless in minutes. Ideal for covering redness and imperfections while helping to reduce the effects of environmental pollutants on the complexion.
The entire range of SAINT makeup is pure luxury and offers high-performance powder eyeshadows and blushes that are Vegan and 100% natural.
Beige
Espresso
Golden
Ivory
Pecan
Porcelain
Sand
Walnut
SAINT Hydrating Wet/Dry Powder Foundation
Velvet Finish Pressed Powder Compact.
Formulated with a sophisticated blend of ingredient this plant-based powder foundation gradually improves the skin’s appearance by restoring the look of vibrancy and luminosity. Skin looks flawless and hydrated with a weightless feel.
Best For: all skin types, in particular sensitive and reactive skin types and those looking for easy on the go application.
Volume: 12 grams
3. No Harm to Animals in the name of Beauty
Here at The Natives Co. we tend to talk vegan and cruelty free in the same sentence. We believe a vegan lifestyle lends itself to a cruelty free ideal as animal products are not only found in food products. We care as much about what goes on our body as what we put in it and with so many sophisticated science-backed natural ingredients on the market, it’s hard to believe that all brands do not support a cruelty-free ethos?
However, vegan labelling does not guarantee cruelty free. Animal products can be hidden in the ingredients found in our skincare, makeup and hygiene products and plant based ingredients and formulations can also be tested on animals. There are certifications that are both vegan and cruelty free such as that of PETA, that allow consumers to shop across both.
It’s important to note a brand can be cruelty free without being certified. Understanding a Brand’s ethos and sourcing policies is one way of seeking confidence that a Brand is sourcing and using cruelty free ingredients in the final formulation.
Ensuring good purchase choices is easy when you shop at authorised specialist stores that have a Clean Code like here at The Natives Co. Each product has a number of “Clean Code stamps” for quick reference that include vegan and cruelty free. As experts, we do the research on each Brand and product, while working closely with the brand founders ensuring a gold class standard across the ingredients, manufacturing practices and their efficacy. We choose brands that encompass not only vegan and cruelty free practices but go that extra step where the efficacy of these products are tested on real people, giving the consumer assurance that these formulations are both safe and effective.
4. Only Natural Ingredients for Calm Happy Skin
Formaldehyde, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are examples of synthetics that are often used as preservatives in skincare and makeup that can cause irritation, redness and inflammation of the skin barrier. Often leading to dermatitis, psoriasis and dry burning skin. These ailments caused by product sensitivity and environmental factors are well addressed by a multi-correctional botanical balm rich in nut butters and nourishing oils. Free of synthetic preservatives they treat the skin holistically and they are well tolerated by all skin types.
The VENN Concentrated Revitalising Lifting Mask is revered by a devoted crowd for being multi-purpose and very effective. A mask or an overnight leave-on treatment this can be used alone to bring radiance to tired skin or layered as a final step in your skincare routine to boost the efficacy of prior skincare products. However you choose to optimise the high-performance peptides and antioxidants you can expect a boost in hydration and over time the contours of the face to look more defined.
VENN Concentrated Revitalizing Lifting Mask
All-natural light-weight cream mask.
A decadent leave-on cream mask supercharged with a concentrated series of efficacy-driven bio-actives. Formulated to visibly lift, hydrate and boost radiance in an instant, revealing a perfectly revitalized, re-contoured complexion.
Best For: Overnight mask for first signs of aging, mature skin and skin showing signs of environmental damage and stressors.
Volume: 50ml
5. Conscious Choices that are better for the Planet and YOU!
Plant and organic ingredients are made in nature! True vegan and cruelty-free beauty products in our mind are non-toxic with zero harmful petroleum derived additives (like mineral oils and paraffin wax) that can cause toxic waste and contamination of our land and oceans. Nature has provided us with all we need for healthy and resilient skin without the need for synthetic fillers.
Dr Alkaitis is a world leading vegan brand that stands for not only meticulously formulated all-natural skincare products but is a true advocate for “Boutique Agriculture”. Sourcing and monitoring the practices and procedures of their supply chain all products are formulated with organic, biodynamic or wildcrafted herbs, plants, seeds and sea vegetables – all GMO and animal testing free.
Dr. Alkaitis uses an absolute guideline in formulating his products: “if you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin” Dr. Saulius Alkaitis.
Our top selling Dr. Alkaitis products are the Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser and the Organic Nourishing Treatment Oil. Both products have strong herbaceous scent as you note the invigorating synergy of raw herbs, roots and seaweeds in the formulations. The Organic Purifying Cleanser is a low foaming cream cleanser that deeply cleanses the skin while leaving it balanced and toned. Ideal for all skin types particularly breakout prone skin.
The Organic Nourishing Treatment Oil is known as a “miracle in a bottle” bringing a blend of Jojoba, St John’s Wart and Rosehip Oil together with the potent adaptogen Ashwaganda. This fusion of goodness can be used to treat the face, body and the scalp. Apply it to damp skin and it quickly disappears for calm and healthy skin.
DR ALKAITIS Organic Nourishing Treatment Oil
Lightweight oil serum.
A fusion of the highest quality silky soft, lightweight oils, enriched with a carefully selected potent combination of plant extracts and vitamin complexes, brimming with antioxidants. Improves skin elasticity, smooths fine lines, reduces redness and refines pores.
Best for: all skin types.
Volume: 120ml
DR ALKAITIS Organic Purifying Facial Cleanser
Creamy facial cleanser
A nutrient rich organic cleanser that strengthens your skin and aims to balance and restore your skin's natural pH-balance. Cleans the skin gently, deeply and thoroughly, removing old skin cells and leaving your skin dewy, soft and refreshed.
Best for: deep cleansing in all skin types.
Plants have been used in skincare and personal care products for centuries. Their efficacy, their active compounds and the way the skin responds, and benefits have been studied and documented throughout time. Nature provides us with so many amazing alternatives to animal by-products why would we not choose Vegan and Cruelty Free?
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