Being vegan is definitely not an easy task and requires a lot of will, purpose and dedication. That's because the use of animal material goes far beyond what we imagine in food, there is even a red dye that is made from tiny and defenseless animals called mealybugs. However, being a true vegan includes living a life completely free of anything of animal origin, and I'm not talking about the obvious animal skins used in clothing, but cosmetics.
In addition to having a number of brands that test on animals, the overwhelming majority of them use animal products, the most common being beeswax. To meet this growing demand of veganism and also targeting consumers in search of natural products, some brands are emerging with the vegan purpose. Lipsticks are the latest vegan cosmetics.
Made from floral substitutes for common chemical, mineral and natural components, vegan lipstick is made entirely natural. Carnauba wax is a great substitute for beeswax, one of the main challenges in maintaining the consistency of women's favorite cosmetic. Moisturizing substances like coconut oil are also usually present in vegan lipsticks, as they also guarantee the expected shine of makeup. There are also several types of vegan lip glosses on the market. In addition to conditioner, shampoo, cream, foundation and many other cosmetics.
If you're more adventurous, there are recipes on the web on specialist websites that show you ways to make your own vegan lipstick from a simple crayon, since paraffin and dyes are the basic ingredients. Just search and you will find several forms of natural cosmetics and makeup.
It is worth mentioning that vegan cosmetics also promise to be a good option for people with dietary restrictions - since we eat a lot of the lipstick we put in our mouth - and allergic to different chemicals and animal components.
Text written by Roberta Lopes from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team
