Being vegan isn’t just about the food on your plate. It’s about choosing to live a compassionate lifestyle, which extends to all aspects of life. It’s about choosing non-animal products in clothing, household cleaners, cars, and personal care items. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to be both vegan and beautiful on the outside.
If you live in the Phoenix area, Sprouts is teeming with animal-friendly health and beauty products. Alba Botanica makes a skin care line with a commitment to use no animal products or animal testing. Their Facial Mask, Enzyme Scrub and Sea Moss Moisturizer are some of the best products I’ve ever used, and they are terrific for the dry, hot conditions of Phoenix weather.
Nature’s Gate is another natural products company against animal ingredients and testing. They offer products from hair care to deodorant to oral care, and their shampoos and conditioners smell and perform wonderfully. The shampoos are sulfate free and hold up to the chlorine content of Phoenix summer hair. I’ve also been a long-time customer of Hugo Naturals; their Vanillla and Sweet Orange All Over Lotion and Shower Gel will get your day started with a smile.
These are just some examples and there are many more products out there. Whole Foods also has a good variety. Look for the leaping bunny symbol, administered by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, which means the product hasn’t been tested on animals. You can also look for the “cruelty free and vegan” symbol, which certifies the product hasn’t been tested on animals and is animal product-free, administered by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). You can also search for your favorite products in the PETA database to determine whether they are cruelty free.
Supporting these companies is like voting with dollars. The more support we provide to companies who are making responsible and compassionate decisions in the production of their products, the more pressure will come to bear on companies that aren’t making ethical, sustainable choices.
Enjoy your Easter, Passover, or just a gorgeous Sunday!
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