Thanks to a close friend’s suggestion, one of the first purchases I made after the news of being pregnant was the book Expecting 411 This fantastic quick reference book, written by two women physicians, a pediatrician and a OB/GYN, covers it all! After skimming most of the chapters, but carefully avoiding the “Labor Day” section (after all I had 9 months) I came across the do’s and don’ts of skincare products. One main ingredient to avoid is Vitamin A, which has many names, i.e. retinol, retinol acetate, and 3-dehydroretinol. So, after reading the tiny labels on my skincare products, I needed to go shopping!
Things to consider when purchasing skincare products- the ingredients (No Vitamin A) and the manufacturer. For me, it’s important to ensure the product is both vegan and cruelty-free. Sadly, these two things do not always go hand in hand, so a little investigating is required. If the product is sold in mainland China, it MUST be tested on animals, and therefore not an option for me. The symbols to look for are
PETA’s Beauty without Bunnies offers an excellent database and remains my go-to for screening skincare products.
Warning- Not all companies have made it on the PETA database. My favorite facial moisturizer by French Girl, is both vegan and cruelty-free, but was not found in the database.
What is your favorite vegan & cruelty-free skincare product?
Raising Vegan 