4 Easy Tips for Going Cruelty-Free in Your Beauty Regime

Caring for others whilst caring for ourselves is an important step towards making the world a better place – both for humans and animals.

Sustainability and kindness are becoming trendier (thank goodness) and it’s getting easier and easier to make better and more thoughtful choices when it comes to the way we live our lives. If you’re looking to eliminate cruelty from your self-care routine, here are a few steps to take.

Know the Terminology

When shopping for your beauty products, keep in mind that the terms ‘vegan’ and ‘cruelty-free’ aren’t necessarily one and the same. Vegan products do not contain any animal-derived products, whereas the ‘cruelty-free’ label implies that the product wasn’t tested on animals.

When it comes to your makeup and other beauty products, try to find items that check both of these boxes. Most of the makeup products you use will have vegan and cruelty-free options, you’ll have to put in just a little time and effort to find good vegan makeup brands.

You might also look into clean beauty, which focuses on natural, toxin-free products.

Transition Slowly and Sustainably

When you realize how many of your beauty products contain animal products or were tested on animals, you might feel upset and inclined to throw it all away and start fresh with brands you believe in.

However, this wouldn’t be doing any favors to the planet or to your bank account. Make peace with the fact that the money was spent and you already own the product. Use your products up until they’re finished, and as each one needs replacing, seek out a better and kinder alternative.

Find Similar Alternatives

We all become attached to certain products. The face wash you’ve been using for years, and your favorite mascara that gives you the false-lash look you adore. It can be difficult to part with these products that we know and love.

When you’re looking to make cruelty-free replacements, seek out products that seem similar to the ones you’re used to. Check for items that have the same or similar ingredients (except for the animal-based ones), find vegan options by brands you already know and love, or try out products that offer the same qualities you loved in old favorites.

Be Vigilant

If you’re serious about making a change for the better, you’ll want to be sure that all of your products are eventually replaced with better options. There might be products you use regularly that you wouldn’t even consider to be on your list, but they should be.

Think of products like deodorant, perfume, tampons, nail polish, and even false eyelashes. All of these and more can contribute to the animal testing industry, and contain animal products that you may not want to be using. If you’re switching over to a vegan lifestyle, you’ll want to be careful about all the products you use.

The Takeaway

Whether you’re vegan or just looking to make a small but positive change in your life, switching over to more sustainable and cruelty-free beauty products is a great move to make in a feel-good direction.