Vegan Skin Care is a term for skin care products that are cruelty-free, and suitable for vegetarians. It is a relatively new category of beauty products. Indulgence in luxury brands such as Chanel and Dior is not required to ensure vegan-friendly skin care. There are several natural options on the market that can be easily found at most health food stores or online.
The benefits of Vegan Skin Care
1. The skin is our largest organ.
The skin is not just a simple cavity that contains the germ-filled digestive tract of the body. It is a complex system of organs and glands, which have evolved over hundreds of thousands of years to protect us from environmental dangers such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites by sensing them through substances called ‘hormones.’ The skin also has its own blood supply separate from the circulatory system. It is also where major organs such as the heart are placed for protection in case of accident or injury. With such important jobs, it is understandable why we should take care of our Skin.
2. Beauty lies in nature – not manmade products.
Beauty can be seen not only in the hands of fashion models but also in nature. The almond-shaped eyes of cherubs, the ‘curves’ of a rose, and the intricacy of a spiderweb are all perfect examples of beauty – beauty that is perfectly harmonized with nature. It is said that our human body has evolved from skin-covered fish and reptiles before we became flesh-and-blood creatures with bones, muscles, lungs, and brains (1). When we choose to use manmade products to make ourselves look more beautiful, we are saying that it does not matter how beautiful nature makes us.
3. Cruelty-free products are better for the environment.
There are a lot of reasons to go vegan, but making sure you are not contributing to the suffering and death of other living creatures is definitely one of them. Are you going to continue to use products that contain animal fat which is the source of human suffering and death? Or do you want to support businesses that protect animals by making sure they never suffer or die? Vegan Skin Care has become a way for people who care about animals and our environment alike to choose a non-cruelty-free beauty regime.