What is vegan makeup?
First of all, Vegan means that a product does not contain ingredients of animal origin or derived from animals, nor are they tested on animals. This means that the ingredients contained are as natural as possible. "Vegan cosmetics can be designed from ingredients based on pure minerals, essential oils, vegetable extracts, but also different substitutes for ingredients of animal origin, for example, instead of honey we have agave nectar or maple syrup"
What do vegan cosmetics contain?
Thus, a foundation has only three ingredients: minerals that provide coverage but also sun protection, emollients, obtained from natural oils and plant extracts, which have a role to calm the skin and give the color or smell of the product. "Also, face powders generally contain minerals such as zinc, magnesium or iron. Vegan mascaras have as ingredients olive oil, which provides firmness and strengthens eyelashes, and plant wax helps with volume. If we talk about lipsticks, I have to tell you that in the vegan versions beeswax is replaced with soy. Avocado, orange, grape oils are also used, as well as vitamin E".
Does vegan makeup take care of skin health?
Due to the high content of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, vegan cosmetics repair and moisturize the skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. "You feel much healthier if you eat food in its natural state and the same logic applies to skin care."
The difference between vegan makeup and organic makeup!
The label will also help you distinguish between vegan and organic products. "A certified organic cosmetic product will have the following mentions: no dyes, no synthetic perfumes, no parabens, no silicone, no GMOs and is not tested on animals. However, organic products may contain ingredients of animal origin, such as honey and beeswax"...
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