What to Look for in Vegan Skincare Product

Now that fast-food chains, alcohol, and other unhealthy practices are stable in every person's life, there is suddenly a need to make up for it. Some people find solace in working out every time they can, eating salads from convenience stores, and even switching products they normally use.

This is all very timely, since a new healthy phenomenon is taking the internet by storm. Specifically, vegan skin care is piquing interests and is currently trending for a lot of people.

Is Vegan Skincare the Same as the Diet?

Yes! Well, almost. They have the same principles but different practices. Both steer clear of anything derived from animals, but vegan skincare is more particular in the ingredients used in the formulation while the diet is concerned with what is ingested.

It is also often interchanged with organic and natural products. While all are usually plant-based, there are still vast differences. For one, anything vegan can also be organic or natural as long as it is derived from plants.

The term “natural” pertains to plants grown without the use of chemicals, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), or synthetic fertilizers. Meanwhile, organic refers to plants that were raised with the help of pesticides and other synthetic materials.

What to Look for in a Vegan Skincare Product?

It is challenging to avoid animal-derived products, especially if you do not know what to look for before barging into your favorite drugstores, research what products to avoid. A few of them are beeswax, carmine, collagen, and lanolin.

How about the healthier and safer ones? If you are thinking of switching to vegan skincare products, look for the following:

●    Shea butter is the off-white, creamy oil extracted from the nuts of the shea tree. It is a highly- preferred ingredient for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Using products with shea butter also leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth, which is a big bonus.
●    Aloe Vera is extracted from a succulent plant with the same name. It contains bioactive compounds that are rich in vitamins A to E. It is also enriched with minerals like magnesium and potassium. It provides a soothing sensation that is beneficial for irritated and sensitive skin.
●    Green tea from various tea leaves contain a powerful antioxidant known as ECGC. It shields the skin from UV rays, which also prevent skin cancer.
If you do not have the time to research all of these components, the safest way is to look for the company's certifications like PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).

Is Vegan Skincare better?
Whether or not vegan skincare is better will remain a long-standing debate. Still, in terms of environmental damage and animal endangerment, going for vegan skincare is a whole lot better.

Also, plants, in general, are enriched with more vitamins. Typically, they contain water-soluble antioxidants like vitamins B and C and lipid-soluble ones like vitamins A, E, and K. They also have bacterial properties that not only protect but makes the skin healthier and younger.

However, for people who have allergies, you have to research possible allergens before buying any product. Purchasing skincare products is not a guarantee that it is allergen-free. It can cause a series of skin problems, including irritation and reddening.

This is a guest blog entry.