If you love to take care of yourself with the finest vegetarian products available, you need to take a look at Natalia’s Magic Skin Care! This company has just about everything you need for a clean, healthy, glowing body.
Your mouth is one of the most important parts of your body, since you have to use it for eating, talking, and breathing. It’s so important to take care of your oral health!
Artisun specializes in vegetarian bath and skin care, utilizing the freshest ingredients available. Their products are handcrafted in Michigan. The prices are reasonable, and the quality impeccable.
We are delighted to have discovered Billie — an incredibly affordable, vegan body care company that is loads of fun! They offer a vast, colorful array of products that are just delightful to behold. And these items feel as good as they look!
High-quality, vegan body care products don’t just come from the US. They’re made all over the world! The UK has cornered a big part of the market with a growing number of 100 percent plant-based companies.
If you’re a fan of CBD-infused, vegan, cruelty-free products, you’ll be wowed by Zadaka’s high-quality line. These products are derived from industrial hemp plants, but they contain no THC.
LaNatura believes that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. For this reason, their array of vegan, cruelty-free products contains no synthetic ingredients whatsoever!
Tiege Hanley’s specialty is vegetarian (mostly vegan) skincare for men who want to feel amazing, but don’t want to spend much time achieving that goal. To this end, they offer affordable monthly memberships of their high-quality product line.
We can’t resist the aroma of coconut! It’s sweet, rich, and sensuous, sending us to an imaginary beach somewhere far away in the tropics. Conscious Coconut feels the same, and they have created a line of high-quality, organic products that soothe and pamper your body.
We’re drooling over our latest discovery — the Aesop website! And we’re saving our pennies and dollars, looking forward to ordering some of this company’s products in 2021! It’s hard NOT to covet these all-vegan, cruelty-free, luxury items
Augustinus Bader is a luxurious German body care company with a mission — to become 100% vegan by 2021. That’s just around the corner! Meanwhile, almost all of their products are vegan, including their lip balms.
Men often get the short end of the stick when it comes to high-quality body care products, especially vegetarian, cruelty-free ones. To address this iniquity, Oars and Alps has created a line that utilizes organic ingredients to create an array of offerings that men love!
We just love luxury here at Vegetarian Beauty Products, and we’re willing to bet you do, as well. Vegan luxury is the best of all! Berla Beauty offers a bounty of plant-based, cruelty-free body care products, free from parabens and gluten.
You work hard and deserve the best for your body. There isn’t any reason why you should have to skimp on products. Sometimes you just have to splurge a bit, because it’s fun!
The Fanciful Fox knows that body care products can be effective and fun at the same time! Not to mention affordable — most of their offerings cost less than $20.00. They don’t sacrifice quality for affordability, however. The entire line is vegan, utilizing fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Succulent bath and body care can be yours with Earth Based Body’s excellent, affordable products! This company offers an excellent line of plant-based offerings, guaranteed to nurture your body and make you smile.
Handcrafted body care products are special in a way that no mass produced item can replicate. Especially when they’re vegetarian, cruelty-free, and don’t cost a fortune! Serenity Soapworks offers vegan options, but they do use goat’s milk, beeswax, and honey in quite a few of their products.
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and it deserves the best care money can buy. There is no reason or excuse for slathering your body with harmful chemicals or ingredients that have caused suffering to any animal.
Nothing enhances your look like a good hair color treatment, and Better Natured delivers the goods you need to lift your spirits and feel glamorous! This all-vegan, cruelty-free company gives salon-quality results with their array of 26 radiant shades.
Eight Saints takes pride in their mission. They believe in creating clean, simple offerings with pure, organic ingredients. To this end, they use no animal products or synthetic fillers.
Your hair is so important that you should never slather it with toxic, artificial chemicals. And, if you’re vegan, you don’t want to use animal ingredients on your tresses, either.
Chances are good that you’ve seen Badger Balm, or at least heard of it. Maybe you have even had the opportunity to try it for yourself. This company has been around for 25 years, and it’s still going strong!
The sleuths at Vegetarian Beauty Products recently made yet another great discovery — Hylunia Skincare! This vegan, cruelty-free line combines ayurvedic principles with scientific knowledge to create formulas that will nurture and pamper your entire body.
Sometimes it can be a bit of a drag to shop for individual body care products, either on websites or at the store. You have to spend time perusing shelves or websites, scrutinizing labels, trying your hardest to discover which items are vegan and cruelty-free.
You’ve most likely seen Queen Helene’s products at the supermarket, maybe even treated yourself to one or two of them. But did you realize this popular, ubiquitous company is cruelty-free and mostly vegan?
You can feel the aloha in Honua Hawaiian Skincare! The products are organic, cruelty-free, and vegetarian. In fact, almost all of them are vegan, with the exception of two items that contain ethically sourced, local honey.
Sometimes, you just get lucky and discover a truly affordable, all-vegan body care line, jam-packed with every product you could possibly need! Are you dreaming? No, you’ve stumbled upon the Cosmedica website!
Priori Skincare is a dazzling line that happens to be 100 percent vegetarian, cruelty-free and certified by PETA! This company offers truly luxurious products. Many of them are vegan, but a few contain ethically sourced beeswax.
We often neglect to check out products that are made overseas. Perhaps this is because we’re afraid of shipping costs, and/or the amount of time it takes for our order to travel to the US. Have no fear!
If you’re vegan, you know how exciting it is to discover a body care company that manufactures its products without the use of animal-based ingredients. It’s even more thrilling when the company’s prices are rock-bottom inexpensive.
There’s just something about the ocean that speaks to a person’s soul. One Ocean Beauty is familiar with the sea’s romance, and they infuse their products with oceanic goodness.
Sometimes you want to feel like a supermodel. It doesn’t matter how old you are, or what you look like. You’re gorgeous! You can enhance your natural beauty with KVD’s (formerly Kat von D) ravishing vegan cosmetic line. They have makeup for every skin type, and it’s surprisingly affordable.
Clean makeup is coming on strong these days, due to the tireless efforts of spokespeople like Gwyneth Paltrow. When you experience the excellence of Saie’s products, it’s not difficult to figure out why they’re so popular. Their offerings are lovely, filled with safe, wholesome ingredients, and gentle on the earth and your body.
When you hear the name “Old Whaling Company”, you don’t automatically think of vegetarian body care products. But that’s exactly what this company sells! In fact, most of their offerings are vegan, except for a couple that contain honey and/or goat’s milk.
We recently discovered Organic Bath Company on the internet, and were blown away by the excellence and affordability of their vegan, 85% organic, cruelty-free line! This company is owned by Gianne Doherty and Jay Weeks, a couple with a passion for quality.
It’s great to discover a commercial body care line that sells its products at major outlets like Target and Walgreen’s, yet is committed to providing high-quality vegetarian (mostly vegan) products. Raw Sugar cares about the earth, animals, and humans.
Your facial skin can really take a beating, and it deserves the most tender pampering that money can buy. It’s worth spending a bit of extra cash to give your face a treat! The Lavlavluv company specializes in the manufacture of a vegan, cruelty-free bedtime mask designed specifically for what is arguably the most important part of your body.
Muck has a simple slogan: “Be clean, be green.” Their soaps are made with simple ingredients, as well. The principal ingredients are sunflower oil, palm oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils.
You want to smell sexy, but you don’t want to sacrifice animals in the process. Sucreabeille has the goods you’re searching for! This luxurious company offers an impressive selection of (mostly) vegan perfumes, as well as other body care products to pamper your every whim.
Buff City Soap creates fresh products each and every day! Sure, they manufacture soap — and lots of it — but they also put out an impressive array of hair, face, and laundry products. They take great pride in the fact that their offerings are made by hand, using ingredients you can pronounce.
Sensitive Planet is all about oils and deodorant! Their excellent products are vegan, plant-based, and yoga-inspired. Many of the company’s offerings feature the scent of samadhi, a secret developed by the ayurvedic yogis of India.
Often, simple is best. The Slab company manufactures their vegetarian body care products with this principle in mind. Good, wholesome, organic products made without unnecessary ingredients or packaging! Most are vegan, though a few contain honey.
It would be hard to find a more beautiful array of body care products than the ones offered by The Serene Life! In addition to being lovely, these items are all vegetarian (a few contain goat’s milk or honey) and cruelty-free.
If you’re a mature woman, you can still get your glam on with Boom. And why not? Older women are sexy! Boom is a company developed by model Cindy Joseph. The company’s products are great for women of all ages, but are especially effective for mature skin.
If you’re in the market for some top-notch, vegetarian, cruelty-free body care products, you know there are plenty of choices. Sageworks Organics is a standout, because they make so many items with high-quality ingredients, at such a reasonable cost!
Poppy and Pout’s mantra is “Flower Powered Lip Care”, and they take their mission seriously! This fun company is all about lip balms. Their products are vegetarian (they do contain ethically sourced beeswax), cruelty-free, and come in a large assortment of lip-smacking flavors.
Green Goo’s tagline is “Plants With Purpose”, and they really mean it. They utilize plant-based ingredients to create products that are gentle, effective, cruelty-free, and sustainably sourced.
It would be difficult to find fresher products than the ones offered by Little Seed Farm. They’re produced by hand on a family farm in Tennessee. The two owners are passionate in their commitment to the earth and its inhabitants.
If you like a bit of luxury with your skincare regimen (and who doesn’t, right?) Tata Harper has everything you need. They proudly tout themselves as “not your basic beauty brand”, and they aren’t kidding.
Mamalani makes some of the most aesthetically appealing body care products on the market. They’re handmade in Hawaii with aloha and packaged in earth-friendly containers. The founder, a Hawaii native, worked as a nutritionist for years, so she’s well-versed in plant medicine.
Latika takes its name from the score of the movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” The founders of this company heard the song and knew it was perfect for them. Their company is synonymous with beauty, since their products are exquisitely crafted, cruelty-free, and vegan (except for a few soap and lip balm products that contain honey and beeswax).
Besame Cosmetics is inspired by the makeup of yesteryear, and they strive to revive bygone eras by creating their own versions of the classics. Their crimson cream rouge is reminiscent of 1938, and their Chocolate Kiss lipstick recalls the shades of 1970.
Wow, are we ever glad we discovered Concrete Minerals! They claim to be made with love and pixie dust, and we’re inclined to believe them. Not only are all of their cosmetics 100% vegan, but they’re also gluten-free and sensational!
Cheryl’s Herbs is known for herbs (as the name implies) but this dynamic vegetarian company also sells an extensive array of cruelty-free body care offerings.
Ardent Goods is a fabulous company — family-owned, vegetarian, and cruelty-free. They utilize natural ingredients and sustainable packaging materials. Many of their offerings are vegan, and everything on their website is clearly marked and explained, so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Hemp oil and soap are a stellar combination, so we were thrilled to discover The Hemp Soap Company! Of course, this vegetarian, cruelty-free company offers more than just soap — they also carry topical oils, pain relief creams, and other hemp-infused items.
We’ve seen the colorful Zum soap bars in co-ops and health food markets for years, artfully arranged on tables, tempting us to buy them. These soaps are vegetarian (goat’s milk is added), and their lip balms contain beeswax, but everything else this company sells is 100% vegan!
We recently discovered a fun vegetarian line that offer products specifically formulated for self-styled outlaws. Though the offerings are a bit subversive, they’re all vegetarian and cruelty-free. Many of them are actually vegan!
If you are as concerned about your carbon footprint as you are about animal welfare, you’ll love the Silver Falls Sustainability Company! They utilize as little packaging as possible, and do not use plastic of any kind.
So many fabulous hemp-based, vegan body care products are hitting the market these days, and we’re happy to discover yet another great one — Prima! These offerings are manufactured using only the finest, sustainably-sourced hemp.
There’s nothing quite like an all-vegan, organic line. You can order every item on their website with complete confidence, knowing that everything is manufactured without causing any harm to animals, and without using any part of them whatsoever.
Public Goods is a remarkable company. Here’s how it works: for $59.00 per year, members gain access to literally hundreds of sustainable products at direct-to-consumer prices, and free shipping on all orders over $45.00.
If you’re willing to spend extra cash for some serious pampering, you’ll love LXMI’s luxurious vegan body care products. Their tagline is “ultra clean skincare”, and they do their utmost to deliver on that promise.
If you’re a fan of all-vegan facial care products, like we are, you’ll love GoPure! Their goal is simple: “exceptional skin care based on the most potent active ingredients and botanical extracts.
It seems as though CBD-enhanced offerings are everywhere you look these days. There’s a reason for this — they work! These products contain no THC, so they won’t get you high.
Sometimes, you just have to splurge on some luxury items. Kindred Black understands the urge to pamper yourself, even if you have to spend some extra money to do it. But it’s so worth it! This company’s products are vegan, cruelty-free, and made with the finest organic ingredients available.
Rad Soap creates soap for your every mood and need! This dynamic small company is on a mission to cleanse as many parts of your body as possible, with their extensive selection of bar and liquid soaps. In addition, they also offer deodorants, face creams, bath bombs, and other essentials.
Meow Meow Tweet is a whimsical name for a company that knows what its values are: vegan, cruelty-free products, recyclable or refillable packaging, and high standards of quality. Plus, their offerings are just as cute as their name!
Youth to the People cares about the planet and its inhabitants. Not only does this dynamic, socially conscious company manufacture 100% vegan, cruelty-free products, it also utilizes sustainable ingredients and donates a portion of its profits to LGBTQ and anti-racist organizations.
Rosebud Woman is a dynamic, but nurturing outfit that realizes women have body care needs that transcend beauty. Specifically, products that speak to our most intimate sexual and sensual desires.
The 21st century has brought a host of advances in skincare technology, such as CBDs. CBDs offer an important enhancement to your beauty regimen. Although they derive from the hemp plant, they won’t get you high. Wldkat’s products utilize broad-spectrum CBDs to nourish your skin and make your entire body glow.
Sometimes, you are lucky enough to find an all-vegan body care company that offers every product you could possibly need, and then some. Bombd Aesthetics is such an outfit. They offer everything from complexion masks to sugar scrubs, and every item is vegan!
Sometimes, you want to feel like a gypsy or a goddess. Who can blame you? Certainly not the creator of Gypsi Natural Body Care and Altar Essentials. This one woman-owned company offers everything you need for spiritual and sensual delight, made with fresh, high-quality, cruelty-free, vegetarian ingredients.
Your skin is important, and you deserve the best. The manufacturers of Ipsum Skin feel exactly the same way. This Australia-based company has created an extensive line of skin oils that will moisturize and rejuvenate every area of your body.
We understand how it goes. You want high-quality vegan products, but you can’t afford to spend a fortune. You also want to spend your money wisely, on a company that has stood the test of time. Look no further than Heritage Store!
The first thing that drew us to Raw Elements’ excellent line was the company’s brown, organic-looking packaging. It’s eco-chic without being pretentious, and hints at the natural ingredients to be found inside the containers.
If you shop at Target (and most of us do, at least occasionally) you may have noticed their natural, earth-friendly, plant-based product line. It’s called Everspring, and it includes body care products! The Everspring line was founded on Earth Day!
We recently picked up a container of Arizona Desert Rain’s medicinal salve for our dry, chapped skin and have been quite pleased by the positive results. What a great product!
Zion Health is an all-vegan body care company that enhances its offerings with medicinal clay! A special clay called kanwa (calcium montmorillonite), discovered by founder Haim Zion, forms the base of these products.
We recently discovered Vita-Myr at our local co-op. Now that we’ve tried their conditioner and perused their website, we can’t wait to order one of their value packs of five products. We want to experience as many of their offerings as possible
Super Salve recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, and we couldn’t be happier. This company is vegetarian (mostly vegan, except for beeswax in a few select products), cruelty-free, and committed to high standards of quality!
With so many excellent vegan cosmetic companies on the market, there is no excuse for animals to suffer for the manufacture of a tube of lipstick or an eyeshadow palette. Fortunately, Gabriel Cosmetics has the same philosophy that we do.
If you shop at a co-op or similar natural foods store, you’ve probably seen Field Day’s affordable food and other natural products. They make everything from peanut butter to toilet paper.
Normally, we think of apricot pits, coffee grounds, and tea bags as compost, but Upcircle has devised an ingenious method of spinning “waste” products into gold
We recently discovered a couple of Uncle Harry’s offerings at our local co-op, and were wowed by the affordable price. After picking up their fabulous Oral Swish (you can read more about this product later), we researched the company online to see what else they had to offer.
“Wellness from the outside in” is Aunt Fannie’s motto, and they strive to live up to it. Aside from their extensive array of vinegar and probiotic cleaning supplies and pest solutions, they offer natural, vegan hand soaps and mosquito repellant.
Olivella takes immense pride in the fact that their olive oil-based products are like a vegan Mediterranean diet for the skin. The ultra purified, virgin olive oil is a highly effective balm for your skin, soaking into your pores and imparting much-needed moisture.
Living Blessed is a vegan skin care company based in Tucson, Arizona. They offer employment to people with cognitive disabilities. These folks both create and package the certified organic, unprocessed products.
Nourish Organic has stood the test of time. Launched by Sensible Organics in 2012, this vegetarian, cruelty-free company was one of the world’s first USDA certified organic skincare collections.
Nothing is more disappointing to us than to discover a promising new line, one that touts itself as cruelty-free and mostly vegan. Then, after doing a bit of internet research, we discover, to our dismay, that several of their products contain carmine and lanolin!
Essance is a small, Portland, Oregon-based company that packs a wallop! This company really cares about what it puts into its products. Everything is vegan, cruelty-free, mostly organic, and reasonably priced.
Hemp Seed Body Care products are luscious, nourishing, and vegan! Yes, every one of their offerings is 100% vegan (and cruelty-free, of course!) You’ll be delighted by their high-quality, hemp-infused line. So many items to choose from! It’s hard to know where to begin, so we’ll list just a few.
Yuni’s motto is “Mindful Beauty For an Active Life”, and we couldn’t have said it any better. This 100% vegan, cruelty-free outfit really delivers the goods. They offer everything you could possibly desire to pamper every inch of your body. Their elegant line is presented in beautiful containers. You’ll want to buy everything you see.
If you love vegan body care products (and most of us do, especially those who are fans of our website), you’re probably concerned about the earth, as well. Habitat Botanicals shares your concerns, and they proudly identify as a Zero Waste company. This means that they use minimal packaging, and are constantly striving to eliminate non-biodegradable containers from their repertoire. The owners are presently at work to perfect the only fully compostable bottle in the cosmetics industry, and have a goal of achieving 100% compostable packaging in the near future.
If you’d like a bit of witchery and sensuality with your vegetarian body care regimen, you’ll love the products that Spirit Nest has to offer. This cruelty-free outfit offers a wide variety of items to enhance your beauty, as well as an assortment of spiritual products like artificial leather handbags embossed with astrological symbols, smudge bundles for your altar, vegan boots, etc. Most of the products are vegan, with the exception of a few that contain honey and/or beeswax. We’re delighted by this fun company, and are confident you’ll like it, as well.
Girls just want to have fun, and you’re no exception to the rule. But if you’re reading this, most likely you’re also the kind of gal who loves animals and wants to protect them. Guess what? You can do both at the same time! A Girl’s Gotta Spa! offers luxurious vegan, cruelty-free products to help you create a spa experience in the comfort of your own home. We don’t know about you, but we could certainly go for that, right about now….
We love discovering new vegan, cruelty-free shampoo lines, so we were delighted to find Function of Beauty! Billed as the “world’s first custom hair care brand made for you — and only for you”, this outfit is truly unique. Their shampoos and conditioners are personalized for your hair type.
Smelling and feeling good does not have to come at the expense of animals. Each and Every Deodorant specializes in vegan products that protect you and the earth’s inhabitants at the same time. Their mantra is “made with simple and clean ingredients”, and we’re happy to say this company sticks by their vow.
American Provenance believes in making the finest products possible, and doesn’t think you should harm animals or sacrifice quality to do so. That’s why their products are 100 percent cruelty-free, all-vegan except for a few items that contain beeswax (such as their lip and beard balms), and made without nasty ingredients like phthalates, heavy metals, artificial colors, or other artificial ingredients. They pay their employees a fair wage and make everything by hand. The result is a line you’ll come back to again and again.
Bambu Earth is a body care company with a mission — to revolutionize the industry with products that are ethically sourced, sustainably harvested, and handcrafted. This outfit believes everyone is inherently beautiful. It is their mission to enhance the beauty that already exists inside each individual. To that end, they manufacture a line of products aimed at all parts of the body, from head to toe. Everything they offer is vegan, except for a couple of items that contain beeswax.
So many deodorants are made with harmful products like aluminum, which can clog your pores. Sometimes body care companies add harmful chemicals to stop your body from perspiring, which can do even more harm. Native knows how important it is to smell good, take care of your body, AND protect animals, so they do all three at the same time. Though this company specializes in deodorant, they offer a large assortment of toothpastes and body washes, as well. Customers rave about all of Native’s offerings, and it’s easy to see why.
Shankara’s motto is: “Pure Beauty With a Fully Blossomed Consciousness”, and they mean every word. Their products are PETA approved, which means zero animal testing. 40 of their 46 products are certified vegan, and the other six are vegetarian (containing milk protein, yogurt, or honey). The company manufactures its line according to ayurvedic principles, using all-natural, biodegradable ingredients. 100 percent of their proceeds fund global non-profit humanitarian projects, implemented by the International Association for Human Values. That’s some serious dedication!
Beauty isn’t a matter of size or age — it’s all about how you feel. You’ll feel like a goddess when you use Lime Crime’s sensational, vegan cosmetics! Every one of their products is completely vegan and cruelty free. This means that Lime Crime uses no carmine (crushed-up beetles), lanolin (derived from sheep’s wool), beeswax, or whey. The company is certified by both Leaping Bunny and PETA. They are truly passionate about protecting animals while creating high-quality products to enhance their customers’ well-being
Sometimes, the best cure for stress is to just relax in a hot tub and let your cares melt away into the bathwater. The Smith and Vandiver company realizes this fact, and have concocted a host of bath products that will ease your anxiety and relax your tired muscles at the same time. All of their bath care offerings are vegan, as are most of their other items. Everything is cruelty-free, so you can chill, knowing that your comfort doesn’t come at the expense of animals.
Natural body care can be fun, and no one knows this better than Twisted Tomboy. This woman-owned company began in 2012, when the founder’s daughter insisted that her mother help her sell homemade lip balms and sugar scrubs. The two of them threw themselves into their new project with a passion. Before long, the founder was selling freshly made beauty care products to resorts, boutiques, grocery chains, and many other places.
Modern men are exhibiting an increased interest in plant-based body care products, along with a growing social conscience. We applaud this trend! Olivina Men, a vegetarian, cruelty-free company with its finger on the pulse of male grooming needs, has come on strong during the past couple of years. Most of their products are vegan, and all are of extremely high quality. The company claims that their inspiration comes from the tradition of the craft cocktail. We can get behind anything inspired by craft cocktails, and feel certain many guys will agree.
Fresh is best, especially when it comes to beauty care products. Whidbey Island Naturals knows this fact, and they manufacture high-quality offerings with freshness in mind. Their small-batch, all-natural, luxurious soaps and lotions are hand-made on an island in the Pacific Northwest. In 1995, founders David and Kimberley Tiller were inspired by a television program about cold-process soaps. They experienced an “aha” moment, and decided to create their own vegetarian, all-natural, cruelty-free company.
Juniper Ridge cares about quality. The Oakland-based company makes vegan, wild-crafted perfumes and soaps from real, native-plant sources. They utilize old perfume-making techniques, including distillation, tincturing, and infusion. Their small-batch fragrances are sourced directly on the trails where they originate! You can’t get much fresher than that. Juniper Ridge sends employees to places like the Mojave Desert and the Sierra Nevada, in search of the most tantalizing aromas they can find.
If you like a bit of affordable indulgence with your vegan beauty care regimen, look no further than A La Maison de Provence! Their soap-making recipe dates back to 1828. Marseille soap masters discovered a method for manufacturing soaps using a slow cooking process that transforms vegetable oils into high quality liquid soaps. The lather is smoother and softer on the skin than traditional products. Amazingly, the same formula is still used, nearly 200 years later.
The Right to Shower is a soap line with a mission to end homelessness. This vegan, cruelty-free soap line donates 100 percent of its profits to human rights organization Lava Mae, which provides hygiene stations to 550,000 people across the United States who are living without homes. Their products are made with natural cleansers, recycled packaging, and organic ingredients. The bar soaps and liquid body washes come in four varieties: Dignity, Hope, Joy, and Strength. They smell great and feel wonderful on your body.
High-end, plant-based hair care can’t get much more elegant than Shedavi. This company’s offerings have a tantalizing visual appeal. The sensual, curving bottles and gold labels are temptingly elegant. What’s inside the packaging is even better – all-vegan, holistic, ethically sustainable products. Founder Elizabeth Davis is justifiably proud of her untiring efforts to create a line that nourishes your tresses in every possible way. She started making the products for her own hair, and was stunned by the results. Now her own mane is lush and beautiful. Yours can be, as well.
So….you want to purchase products from a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetics line, and you also care about such issues as female homelessness, domestic abuse, and cancer. Thrive feels the same way, so they donate a significant portion of their profits, as well as products, to causes that address these pressing issues. They work with non-profits across the US, matching every customer’s purchase with either money or products. Thrive believes in women’s empowerment, and they really walk their talk.
We enjoy staying at hotels, but are often underwhelmed by the various toiletry selections. However, on a recent excursion to a Red Lion Inn in Portland, Oregon, we were delighted to discover an assortment of vegan body care products inside our room. These offerings were made available by Cascadia Soapery, a vegan body care line based in the Pacific Northwest’s Cascade mountain region. We’ve tried all of their products, and love them.
Earthly Body is on a mission to heal the earth. This socially conscious, vegan company specializes in hemp products, but there is so much more to them than that! Founders and philanthropists Kevin and Mare Wachs created the Get Together Foundation, a volunteer-run non-profit organization that gives 100 percent of their donations back into the community. They have hosted many benefits for such causes as Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firemen’s Fund, Acres4life, Spark of Love, and Intracranial Hypertension Research Foundation, Ahead With Horses, Music To Heal, Paw Parent, Reach-ability Foundation, Rock The Classroom, U.C.A.A.N., and Youth Sports Leagues. This company really walks their talk.
We recently discovered Nature Inspired Botanics at our local supermarket, and were thrilled to discover that their affordable body care products are cruelty-free and mostly vegan! A few of them contain beeswax, but their vegan items are clearly labeled. This UK-based line is available in stores across the US, as well as through mail order. Their offerings are formulated with plant extracts, as well as natural, organic ingredients. The company has existed since 1995, creating products to suit their customers’ every whim and need.
Shea Moisture has stood the test of time. This vegetarian, cruelty-free hair and body care company has existed since 1912. Their extensive product line was specifically formulated to suit the needs of the African-American community, but can be used by anyone, with stellar results. We’re delighted by Shea Moisture’s large volume of offerings, as well as their super-reasonable prices. Most of the products utilize the healing power of shea butter, which both moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Shea butter smells fantastic, and its aroma will linger pleasantly for hours after you use it.
Vegan hair care products have been coming on strong during the past few years. Some of the lines are quite spendy, while others are more affordable to folks on a budget. Purezero is one such company, offering an impressive variety of inexpensive products for your beautiful tresses. These offerings won’t break the bank, but you’ll be impressed by their quality and efficiency.
Many body care products seem to be targeted towards women, with the assumption that only females care about their bodies and appearances. Of course, this isn’t true — men are also concerned about their health and well-being. Bulldog Skin Care has created a sensational line of vegan, cruelty-free offerings that serve unique male needs. This includes beard, shaving, and aftershave products, as well as an assortment of facial scrubs, deodorants, hand creams, etc.
There’s nothing quite like a high-end vegan hair care line. Since your mane is one of the first things people notice about you, it’s important to make a great first impression. Olaplex helps you get it right with their dynamic line of shampoos, conditioners, and other must-have hair treats. Every one of their products is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and wonderful! The line was formulated by two of the world’s leading chemists, Dr. Craig Hawker and Dr. Eric Pressly. They figured out way to create products that actually link broken bonds in the hair. Wow! We’re impressed, and you’ll be, as well.
If you’re pregnant or a new mother, you’re most likely extra-sensitive about what you put in — and on — your body, as well as your baby’s. Earth Mama is a vegetarian, cruelty-free company that understands your concerns. Most of the offerings are vegan, except for a few that contain ethically sourced beeswax. Founder Melinda Olson is a mom herself, as well as a nurse, gardener, and avid herbalist. She has manufactured herbal tinctures, soaps, teas, and salves since 2001, expanding from her garage to a full-sized facility in Clackamas, Oregon. Melinda firmly believes that “nature is our pharmacy” and has the products to back up her hypothesis.
According to many philosophies, body and spirit are inextricably linked. Your Body and Spirit is a small, woman-owned company based in western Washington. It was founded by Laini McNeal-James, an empathic reader and practitioner. Laini, a 5th generation psychic, reiki master and professional makeup artist, has always had a passion for helping people realize their innate beauty so they can allow it to radiate into the world. She has worked with such clients as Starbucks, Wyclef Jean, Ford Motors, and Citigroup.
We were happy to discover the Shea Shack online recently. This company is truly special. It’s small and personal, owned by a woman named Kathy Smith. All of her offerings are vegetarian, cruelty-free, fresh, and of extremely high quality. She uses beeswax and goat’s milk in a few of her products, but most of them are vegan. Kathy knows that what you put on and in your body is a reflection (and an integral part) of who you are. She brings joy and vitality to the manufacture of her products, infusing them with positive energy.
Nourish Organics has a catchy tagline: “Live your nourished life.” But there’s nothing gimmicky about this 100% percent organic, vegetarian body care company. None of the products are ever tested on animals, and many of the items are vegan (with the exception of a few that contain beeswax or yogurt). You’ll love both the quality and the prices!
You may have encountered Lush’s products at your local shopping mall. The fresh, sweet aroma tempts you to enter the shop, and friendly sales staff members help you to find items you like. Prices are reasonable, and the selection is awesome. 80 percent of the line is vegan. Everything is cruelty-free and vegetarian. Except for twelve items, which contain lanolin, such as their Curly Wurly Shampoo and Hair Custard Hair Dressing.
One of the best things about writing for our website is the chance to discover small companies that commit to sustainability. Such enterprises devote themselves to living harmoniously with the earth and its inhabitants. This includes the manufacture of plant-based products, biodegradable packaging, and donating to worthy causes. Seed is one such company. Their shower-friendly paper bottles are made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper with a post-consumer recycled plastic liner. This results in 60% less plastic than a traditional bottle. Impressive! They’re also 100 percent vegan and cruelty-free.
Vegan cosmetics have been coming on strong during the past few years, and we’re delighted by the trend. There’s no reason why looking gorgeous should come at the expense of animals. Color the World impresses us with its socially conscious approach to product design and marketing. The CEOs donate a significant amount of their profits to international charities. Color the World has pioneered a line targeted specifically towards the unique skin properties of older women. And all of their products are vegan and cruelty-free!
You’ve probably drunk a cold brew or two during the course of your life, but have you ever thought about applying beer to the outside of your body? Recently, we were thrilled to discover a vegan body care line that utilizes freshly brewed craft beer as a main ingredient. The magic additive is barley — jampacked with B vitamins, proteins, and minerals that are great for your skin and hair. We recently discovered Broo shampoo at one of our local supermarkets and couldn’t wait to get home to try it! We were not disappointed. This company is a great find!
You may have seen Love, Beauty, and Planet’s products at your local Target, Fred Meyer, or other large store. However, you most likely didn’t realize that all of their offerings are vegan! Yes, this inexpensive, readily available body care line utilizes no animal products whatsoever. Just naturally derived formulas, made with love. We can get behind that!
Sometimes, you just want to get your glam on. However, you don’t want animals to suffer for your glamor. Many cosmetic companies claim to be cruelty-free, but use carmine, which is derived from crushed beetles. Jeffree Star knows how to create luscious products without ANY needless animal (including insect) suffering. This all-vegan company has created a cosmetic line that will make you feel gorgeous and virtuous at the same time. Their products are manufactured to the highest standards, and you’ll feel great, knowing you’re doing your part for the earth and its inhabitants.
JR Watkins has been around for a long time. So long, in fact, that the company has spanned three different centuries! Since 1868, this vegetarian, cruelty-free outfit has remained true to its mission — manufacturing the purest offerings possible at a very reasonable cost to consumers. You can find their products online, as well as many of your favorite grocery stores. They’re ubiquitous!
Essential oils are a versatile addition to your health and beauty regimen. You can put strategic dabs of oil on your body, place them in a diffuser, or add them to your bathwater. When it comes to manufacturing high-quality, vegan essential oils, Aura Cacia is one of the leaders. This time-tested, ethical company offers a variety of other body care products, as well. You’ll want to give all of them a try.
In case you were wondering, seaweed is vegan. It’s a plant, but it grows in the sea instead of the land. Due to its high mineral content, seaweed is a superb base for Seaweed Bath Company’s line of body care products. The company’s motto is “Ocean Inspired Personal Care” and it takes its mission seriously. You won’t find any animal ingredients in these detoxifying, hydrating offerings! You will find hand-harvested, organic Maine seaweed, and a host of other pure, plant-based ingredients.
You’ve probably purchased Seventh Generation’s toilet paper, detergent, or household cleaners. Still, you most likely don’t realize that they also manufacture a small line of organic, vegan body care products. We were surprised, as well! Products are cruelty-free, natural, and made without animal ingredients. This 30-year-old company is on a mission to be a steward of the earth. They’re certified by the Rainforest Alliance and a leader in the Come Clean Fight for Ingredient Disclosure. You can bet they’re extremely scrupulous about their own ingredients.
We love trees even more than we love soap, so we were delighted to discover Oregon Soap Company. For every ten bars or five gallons of liquid soap sold, this socially conscious company plants a tree or other native plant in the Portland metro area. Since their inception in 1993, OSC has planted more than 340,000 trees. That’s impressive! When you use their products, you can feel especially good, knowing that you’re helping to sustain an important natural resource.
If you’re searching for a 100% plant-based body care line with no preservatives, look no further than Magnolia Soap and Bath Company! This small but mighty Mississippi-based company really delivers the goods. You’ll go wild for their sensual soaps, luscious lotions and bath salts, and must-have accessories. Everything is vegan, cruelty-free, and lovely to look at. The aesthetic appeal of these products is beyond compare. They put a lot of care into each one.
Since 1878, Grandpa Soap Company has been manufacturing soap and other body care products to the highest standards. They’re vegetarian, organic, and cruelty-free. Many vegan options are available, and everything is clearly labeled. The many offerings smell delightful, and you can use them with confidence, knowing that you’re supporting a company with a long history of integrity.
Nubian Heritage got its start in 1992 as a street vendor on the streets of Harlem. Co-founders Richelieu Dennis, Nyema Tubman and Mary Dennis share a passion for manufacturing healing products in the African tradition. Primary ingredients include shea butter and African black soap. Nearly 30 years after its inception, the company remains true to its cultural heritage. Their passion for indigenous ingredients and traditional healing practices is apparent in every product.
Many body care products are targeted towards women, so it’s easy to forget that men care about what they put in their skin and hair, as well. If you’re a guy who desires a high-quality, vegan cleanliness regimen, check out the Herban Cowboy line. Their PETA-certified offerings are chock-full of good mojo. They do not contain aluminum, parabens, phthalates, or any animal ingredients whatsoever. They smell great — earthy, masculine, yet wholesome. Of course, women are always welcome to use them, as well. Herban Cowboy even offers a selection of perfumes targeted towards female customers.
If you’re looking for pure, plant-based beauty care products at an affordable cost, do yourself a favor and check out California Pure Naturals. You’ll love the wide range of mostly organic, all-vegan, gluten-free offerings. The company never uses synthetic preservatives, parabens, phthalates, artificial dyes, artificial fragrances, sulfates, or PEGs. Based in (you guessed it!) California, CPN uses locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
If you’re searching for a CBD-enhanced wellness product without the distracting high of THC, look no further than Biovelle! You might wonder what CBDs are, and why they’re so special. We’re happy to explain. “CBD” stands for “cannabidiol”, a substance derived from the hemp plant. It’s jam-packed with antioxidants and neuroprotectants that reduce inflammation and promote calm and healing. However, there are no psychoactive effects, so you can still function normally.
If you like a bit of fun with your health and beauty regimen, be sure to check out Primal Elements! This company, based in Huntington Beach, serves up excellent body care products with fun names and colorful labels. Everything they offer is vegan, handmade, and gluten-free. They are a certified sustainable business, and were recently awarded a Environmental Steward commendation from the mayor of Huntington Beach.
Trilogy is a vegetarian skin care line, designed to pamper the most visible part of your body. Its magic ingredient is rosehip oil, chosen for its sweet-smelling, nourishing properties. This magical oil can moisturize even the driest skin, and you’ll love the way it feels on your body. The company offers a variety of products, including moisturizers, facial serums, moisturizers, and lip balms. All offerings are vegetarian, and many are vegan. Trilogy does use manuka honey and beeswax in a few products, so be sure to check labels.
Hand in Hand is a company that believes in giving as much as it believes in manufacturing pure, vegan soap. Since 2011, they have donated over a million bars of soap to Haiti, and have built or repaired four wells that supply thousands of Haitian citizens with clean water. For every product purchased, one bar of soap and one month of clean water is donated to a child in need. Hand in Hand utilizes recyclable packaging and all-natural, vegan ingredients. They never use palm oil in any of their products
Dr. Woods’ motto is “All Things Good”, and they deliver on their promise in a number of ways. This vegetarian company never uses animal-tested ingredients in their products. Instead, they support family farms with caring business practices, and give back to the community by supporting such organizations as the Double H ranch, which offers free camp getaways for young people living with chronic illness. The company takes pride in their offerings, which offer both exceptional quality and incredible value. All of them are vegan, with the exception of their English Rose Skin Lightening Bar, which contains milk.
Recently, at a trip to our local supermarket, we were thrilled to discover a line of vegan body care products that are so affordable we couldn’t believe that they’re a. vegan and b. so easy to find. A quick Google search on our cell phone confirmed it: Nature Box is 100% plant-based and cruelty-free! The products are readily available at many large, brick-and-mortar stores. If your local market doesn’t carry Nature Box items, feel free to ask them!
Beauty Without Cruelty has serious staying power. This vegan, cruelty-free company began in the UK, and has existed for over 50 years! BWC has been US-based since 1989. Founded in 1963 by the trustees of the BWC charitable trust (an animal welfare organization), the company manufactures a huge variety of body care and cosmetic products, from shampoo to lip gloss. It’s certified by the Vegan Society, so vegans can use every item with confidence. Vegetarians will love this outfit, as well!
You’ve seen NOW’s vitamins on the shelves of your favorite co-op or health food store, but did you know that the company also manufactures all-vegan body care products? This versatile outfit has everything your heart desires! They’ve been around since 1988, creating a wellness-oriented line that includes essential oils, children’s health aids, natural foods, and everything you could possibly want for your body. All offerings are vegan, organic, and cruelty-free. You’ll be delighted by their excellence and affordability.
When you want to feel glamorous on a budget, you can feel confident and pretty with Aromi’s all-vegan cosmetics! This hand-crafted, natural, cruelty-free line is certified by both PETA and Leaping Bunny. The independently owned, Minneapolis based company does not sell or ship products to countries that require animal testing. They really walk their talk, and we’re glad!
Most of the time, we use body care products without thinking much about their spiritual aspects. Crimson Sage Apothecary sees body and spirit as inseparable, and merges the two components in all of their luxurious, high-quality, vegan items. This company, based in the northern desert of Arizona, has a deep commitment to enhancing the magical qualities of their all-natural ingredients. Crimson Sage seeks to inspire healing through ritualistic practices. They offer a variety of tools for this purpose, including a line of excellent, hand-crafted body care products.
Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means “knowledge” or “science of life.” The concept originated in India, 5,000 years ago, and has endured ever since. Spiritual masters believed that all living things were based on living energies, and they sought a system of balancing these energies. Ayurvedic theory has endured, and influenced many other systems of medicine, including Greek and Chinese. Modern-day ayurvedic medicine has remained true to its roots, working with herbs, diet, massage, and lifestyle adjustments to create the best outcomes for patients.
You’re going to love Tula Skincare products. They’re vegetarian, cruelty-free, and manufactured to impeccable standards. Many vegan options are available. These high-quality products are manufactured without the use of parabens, phthalates, triclosan, or other toxic ingredients. They use probiotic technology in many of their products, to help promote healthy balance to the composition of your skin. You’ll appreciate their attractive, chic packaging and wide variety of offerings.
You’ve probably washed your dishes with Mrs. Meyer’s dish soap, or your clothes with their detergent. However, you probably didn’t realize this vegan, cruelty-free company also manufactures body care products! Their body care line isn’t limited to hand soap, either. The company concocts lotions, body washes, bar soaps, body scrubs, and a host of other natural items. You’ll be delighted by the sweet scent, affordability, attractive packaging (made from sustainable materials), and many other facets of these delightful offerings.
The best products come directly from nature, and Island Thyme offers some of the freshest ingredients you can find. This company has existed since 1996, manufacturing soaps, creams, healing oils, and other divine offerings. Their farm and apothecary studio is located in the San Juan Islands in Washington state. This natural, bucolic setting provides the perfect backdrop for Island Thyme’s tireless efforts to provide a high-quality, organic, vegetarian line.
We recently discovered the Griffin Remedy line while shopping at our local co-op. We were drawn to this organic body care company because it’s vegan (and cruelty-free, of course!), affordable, and smells great! Want a foaming hand soap? They’ve got it. Bubble bath in a honey bear container? Check. Shampoo and conditioner? Absolutely! These high-quality products are available at a fraction of what you might expect.
Bliss is now 100% cruelty-free! You’ve most likely seen this popular, vegetarian company’s products in your favorite stores, including Urban Outfitters and Target. They have recently earned the Leaping Bunny seal of approval, which means that none of their ingredients are tested on animals. Though Bliss not a vegan line (mostly due to their inclusion of beeswax), they offer an extensive selection of vegan items.
You know you’ve discovered an exciting, unique vegan luxury perfume and body care line when the website includes a manifesto. It contains such quotes as “We believe that fine perfumery must be irreverent”, and “We believe the soul of a fragrance comes from the intention with which it is created and the attention with which it is prepared.” This New York-based company was founded on principles of veganism, fairness to employees, organic ingredients, and overall excellence.
Recently, we were delighted to discover the affordable vegan excellence of Booda Organics. The products are as fun as they are luxurious! Their labels feature a colorful Buddha character, spreading his arms wide in a welcoming manner. Who can resist? The company is heavily influenced by yogic principles, so it chooses only ingredients that are “organic, non-GMO, raw, vegan, whole and high vibration.” They’re free from fillers, fragrances, artificial chemicals, preservatives, additives, parabens, alcohol, petroleum, and emulsifiers.
Sometimes a product line comes along that is so delightfully luxurious that you want to buy everything you see. Little Barn Apothecary is the answer to a vegan body care aficionado’s dreams –not only are all of their offerings made without the use of animal ingredients, but they’re all-natural as well. This means that each product is hand-crafted in small batches, and no synthetic fillers are ever used. Every botanical ingredient is selected by hand.
Kiehl’s has been in existence since the mid-19th century, and their products just keep getting better! This all-vegetarian, cruelty-free company has several things going for it. They use naturally derived ingredients, recycled materials, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Kiehl’s also donates generously to charitable causes such as environmental awareness, breast cancer research, hunger relief, and HIV/AIDS research.
You’ve seen Kirk’s soap bars in grocery stores since you were a small child, as so has your mother, and your grandmother. The venerable company has been around since 1839, manufacturing coconut castile soaps made from pure, vegan, all-natural ingredients. Founded by James Kirk, sold to Procter and Gamble in 1929, Kirk’s became a family operation again during the early 2000s. Over the years, the company has expanded its repertoire to include liquid hand and body wash products.
One With Nature is an all-vegetarian company with an eye for quality. The products are manufactured with organic ingredients, and they feel great on your body. Many of the products are vegan, though the company does include a soap line that utilizes camel’s milk as a primary ingredient. However, these items are clearly marked and responsibly sourced. One With Nature carries the Leaping Bunny seal of approval.
You want to look beautiful, but you don’t want to harm animals in the process. In your search for ethical products, you may have come across the Tarte Cosmetics line. The company claims to be cruelty-free, and offers many vegan products, but there are several discrepancies between their claims and their implementation.
If you’re a vegan on a budget, looking for high-quality products to pamper your body, you’ll be delighted by Trader Joe’s extensive selection. You’ve probably shopped at their stores many times, availing yourself of their array of vegan and vegetarian food items, but you may not realize that TJ’s has you covered from head to toe, as well. We were delighted to discover that they are jam=packed with vegan, cruelty-free body care products, as well.
If you’re looking for an extensive line of mostly vegan (except for beeswax), cruelty-free skin care products at a reasonable price, you need to check out Cocokind! Their stated goal is “clean and conscious beauty for all.” They do an admirable job of achieving this objective. The San Francisco-based line offers a wide range of products to pamper your skin, and you’ll be tempted to try them all.
Renpure believes in plant-based beauty, and they offer an extensive line of all-vegan, cruelty-free products to enhance your loveliness! These offerings are manufactured without the use of gluten, dyes, propylene glycol, sulfates, parabens, phthalates, or formaldehyde. Instead, they’re comprised of such ingredients as tea tree oil, coconut, mint, argan oil, and shea butter. We guarantee you’ll be in heaven when you slather your body with these wholesome ingredients!
Finchberry soap looks good enough to eat! But don’t give in to temptation — these luxurious products, though non-toxic, are not for ingesting. However, you can feel free to use them anywhere else you please, on the exterior of your body. The offerings are vegan, artisanal, preservative-free, and made in the USA (south Florida, to be exact).
Iceland has been on a lot of peoples’ minds lately. It’s an exotic, beautiful place, renowned for its dedication to the environment. This country is synonymous with clean air and fresh water, as well as amazing flora and fauna. Skyn Iceland utilizes the finest ingredients available — berries rich in antioxidants, soothing algaes and mosses, and many others. All ingredients are vegan and of extremely high quality.
Moon Valley Organics is a honey-based line, and they truly care about the bees who make it all possible. This vegetarian company offers luxurious, sweet-smelling products that feel like a luxurious balm for your body. You can fully enjoy this luxury, knowing that Moon Valley donates ten percent of the net profits from their lip balms to organizations that work hard to promote pollinator health through conservation, legislation and research. Each year, this company chooses a different Bee Cause to support. It goes without saying that Moon Valley harvests its honey and beeswax with the utmost respect for the bees. None of their ingredients are ever tested on animals.
If you’re searching for plant-powered personal care products at an affordable price, you need look no further than Schmidt’s! This vegan, cruelty-free company has come on strong during the past few years, due to their unbeatable combination of affordability and quality. They never use products from suppliers who tested on animals, and they commit to using formulas that utilize organic ingredients.
If you enjoy a bit of high-end pampering with your beauty care regimen, you will go wild for Herbivore Botanicals. These luxurious products are a tad spendy, but they are worth every penny. The company preaches the gospel of self-love, and they’re not kidding. They also love animals, as their entire line is vegan and cruelty-free. Herbivore’s line will send you into a state of Nirvana.
The Pinrose company is a dream come true for folks who love quality perfume, but don’t want to harm animals in the process. This all-vegan, cruelty-free outfit claims to offer “fresh scents for clever devils”, and they make good on their promise. They create some of the purest, freshest scents money can buy.
f you like vegetarian, cruelty-free products (and who reading this blog doesn’t, right?) you’ll love Live Clean’s line! The company is relatively new, since it was founded in 2007. These gentle, effective products are free from parabens, SLS, and harmful chemicals. They’re economical and ubiquitous, and can be found in many supermarkets.
Jason turns 60 this year! There’s a reason for the company’s endurance — they make a huge variety of luxurious, vegetarian body care products with high-quality ingredients that are never tested on animals. The word “Jason” means “healer” in Greek. The company’s founders, disenchanted with the chemical-laden products manufactured by larger companies, set out to create offerings that would nourish the body. Their line is free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and artificial colors. Most of the products are vegan, with the exception of beeswax which they source in a manner that does not impact the welfare of the bees.
Small, family-owned body care companies have come on strong during the past few years, and for good reason. Their products are fresh and aesthetically appealing. The companies are often more responsive to customers’ needs than larger companies are capable of being. We recently discovered Lemon Buzzz Soap, a Pacific Northwest-based company that handcrafts its products in small batches.
Himalaya Botanique is one of those rare companies that is devoted to your entire being. They believe that wellness comes from within, so they start there, and radiate outward to the rest of your body. The company has been in existence since 1930, manufacturing vitamins, herbal supplements, toothpaste, body balms, facial washes, and just about everything else you need to have radian health.
If someone on your holiday gift list is an aficionado of vegan body care products, you’ll want to purchase the purest offerings you can afford. Fortunately, the popularity of natural, cruelty-free body care lines has led to a dramatic increase in high-quality products. Here is a handy list of four gift ideas for your discerning friend or family member. You can thank us later.
Sukin is a company that has built its reputation upon quality. This Australian-based outfit is a winner on every level. Every single one of their products is vegan. They don’t use beeswax or lanolin, and don’t sell to brick-and-mortar stores in China. Chinese law requires animal testing for every body care product sold in their physical locations, but this law does not apply to online sales.
Sometimes a product line comes along that is so luxurious, you want to buy everything on their website. Sibu is one such company. All of their products are vegan, with the sole exception of their healing balm stick, which contains beeswax. The founders, Bruce and Jean McMullin, traveled extensively in India and discovered the sea buckthorn berry, otherwise known as the “Holy Fruit of the Himalayas.” The plant grows wild at 12,000 ft elevations, due to the rich soil and low oxygen levels. Its bright-orange berries captivated the founders, due to the berries’ medicinal properties and ability to address a host of conditions/ailments.
You don’t need to use animal-based products to indulge in high-fashion luxury. Milk Makeup was born in Milk Studios, a photo studio based in Los Angeles and New York. The company is proud to offer products to create a wide range of looks, from street vibes to high-fashion studio. Their entire line is 100 percent vegan, cruelty-free and paraben-free. Milk is truly the cutting-edge wave of the future.
Handmade products have a certain quality about them that is irresistible — fresh, organic, fragrant, and sensual. Soapgirl Soaps look almost good enough to eat. This vegetarian company uses locally sourced ingredients that are never tested on animals. Many of the products are vegan, but goat’s milk and honey are used in a few of the soaps, so be sure to check labels if you’re following a vegan lifestyle.
All-vegan body care lines have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and we’re delighted by this trend. It’s no longer necessary to get your cruelty-free shampoo, lotion, and conditioner from the bulk jug at your local co-op. You can purchase high-quality products from a variety of companies, and their numbers are growing larger every day.
Every now and then, a line comes along which offers luxurious products that smell so fresh, you’d swear they were made yesterday by a local outlet. Soprano Labs is one such company. Based in New York City, Soprano Labs is a two-person operation, run by Inna Los and her husband Vlad. Its plethora of offerings is 100 percent vegan, gluten-free, and free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, and petroleum. Products are lovingly made in small batches, and none of the ingredients are ever tested on animals.
If you shop at a health food store or co-op, you’ve noticed Avalon’s products on the shelves. They’re colorful and ubiquitous, packaged inside alluring bottles of various shapes and sizes. However, you may not realize that Avalon is a vegetarian, cruelty-free company. In fact, most of their products are vegan, with the exception of their four lip balms. They contain beeswax that is obtained with minimal disruption to beehives. The company is proud of the fact that their products do not contain any products that have been cruelly obtained.
You may have seen these companies’ products on your shelves for years, or they might be completely new to you. Either way, our small list of 100% vegan body care lines is sure to impress. You can purchase items from any of these companies, knowing that you’re helping to support ethical treatment of animals. Many ingredients are organic, some are locally sourced, and several of the companies give back generously to their communities.
If you’re searching for a luxurious, cruelty-free line for your hair, you don’t need to look any further than Living Proof! This high-end haircare company manufactures vegetarian products to cleanse your tresses. Their offerings deliver body without sacrificing animals in the process.
Get ready to be wowed, and wow others in the process. Inika Organics is a luxurious all-vegan line that will enhance your glow and allow you to shine, all while preserving the sanctity of your animal friends. Inika is an Australian-owned, cruelty-free, certified organic line. They never use harmful chemicals or fillers, and have been awarded one of the world’s highest safety ratings by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) and the Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database.
Hourglass Cosmetics talks a good game. On their website, www.hourglasscosmetics.com, they tout their products as being all vegetarian and/or vegan. They assert that their offerings are cruelty-free, and mention this on the site, as well. In fact, Hourglass received special certification from PETA, claiming that their company neither tests on animals nor authorizes any third parties to do so on their behalf.
WBC’s motto is “Get Dirty, We’ve Got the Soap!” and they aren’t lying. This one-woman, Idaho-based operation manufactures nearly two dozen types of soap, as well as lotion, body butter, an impressive array of bath bombs, and an exclusive men’s line. It’s a vegetarian, cruelty-free company that delivers the goods on a number of levels. If you’re in need of some soaking luxury, WBC has you covered.
Let’s face it — you love to splurge sometimes, and you’re worth it. And what part of your body is more splurge-worthy than your hair? Fortunately, splurging doesn’t have to come at the cost of animals. Pura d’Or manufactures products that are vegan, gluten-free, and manufactured without the use of sodium lauryl sulfate, mineral oils, chlorine, parabens, or artificial colorings. In fact, almost all of the ingredients in these concoctions is derived from nature.
Paul Mitchell’s products are ubiquitous. You’ve seen them at salons, supermarket shelves and drug stores. Though your stylist may have washed your hair with one of their shampoos, you may have never asked whether the product was cruelty-free or vegetarian. Good news! Paul Mitchell never tests any of their products on animals, and they refuse to sell to China, which requires animal testing. All of the company’s offerings are vegetarian, and most of them are vegan. You can buy with confidence, knowing that your purchase reflects your values.
Do you appreciate companies that have a proven record of excellence? Shikai is closing in on its sixth decade of operation, and the company shows no sign of slowing down. This Sonoma County, California-based company manufactures body care products that utilize vegan, mostly organic ingredients. While exploring ayurvedic ingredients for his new line, founder Dennis Sepp, discovered the beneficial effects of shikakai flower. The traditional Indian herb is often used for cleansing hair, so Sepp decided to use it as a base in his shampoos.
You’ve undoubtedly seen Aveda’s bottles at your favorite salon, and most likely have coveted a few of their products from the comfort of your stylist’s chair. However, it’s so much easier to order directly from the company’s website, and you won’t have to wait until the next time you have a hair appointment. Aveda’s products are 100% vegan, and they recently stopped using ingredients from countries (such as China) that require animal testing.
If you’re looking for a body care company that is vegan, cruelty-free and dedicated to the stewardship of each individual on our planet, you don’t need to search any further than SoapBox Soaps. These folks are passionate about product quality and determined to give back generously to the global community. Every time you buy a product from SoapBox, the company gives a bar of soap to somebody in need. This includes people in homeless shelters, folks in underdeveloped countries, etc. As of this writing, in September, 2018, Soapbox has donated nearly three million bars.
Epic Suds proves that high-quality body care products don’t have to come from corporations. In fact, the freshest offerings can come from family-owned companies. If you like to support small businesses, Epic Suds delivers the goods. The founder, Traci, began the company with a personal mission: to discover ways to help her son with his ADHD. She wanted to avoid pharmaceuticals, which often have unpleasant side effects. Traci hit the jackpot with lavender essential oil, and continued innovating from there. Using lavender oil as a base, she began to craft a line of soaps, aimed at folks who want natural, vegetarian products.
Andalou is your go-to company for just about everything — shampoos, conditioners, facial masks and moisturizers, deodorants, and much more. It was founded by the same people who created Beauty Without Cruelty in 1989,(the US’s first certified cruelty-free product line), Avalon Organics (the US’s first certified organic personal care line) in 1999, and a host of other companies. Andalou Naturals is the nation’s first Non-GMO product verified beauty brand.
Tom’s of Maine will turn 50 in 2020. You’ve undoubtedly seen their ubiquitous products on the shelves of your local supermarket, perhaps for many years. You may have purchased a tube of their toothpaste, or several. Lots of people have enjoyed Tom’s products, without knowing that they have always been vegetarian, cruelty-free, and manufactured without the use of artificial colors, flavors, fragrance, or preservatives. Though the company was acquired by Colgate/Palmolive in 2006, it remains true to its organic roots.
Frequently, folks feel baffled by the terms “vegan”, “vegetarian”, and “cruelty-free.” Many people use the words interchangeably, not really understanding the designations. The term “cruelty-free” is even more confusing. Is taking milk from a cow cruel? How about honey from a beehive?
If you’re the sort of person who likes a hint of luxury with your hair care regimen, Giovanni’s products are sure to delight. You’ve probably seen their intriguing, wedge-shaped shampoo and conditioner bottles at your local supermarket. However, the colorful, exciting website, www.giovannicosmetics.com, offers a much larger selection of goodies that is guaranteed to make you feel like a goddess. Their 2Chic line provides dozens of luxurious offerings for every hair type imaginable. Their Eco Chic line is perfect for everyday use. Both lines are surprisingly affordable.
Alaffia is a great choice for folks who want economy, ethnic diversity, and positive social change to be part of their body care regimen. The company’s products utilize all-vegetarian ingredients, and do not test on animals. In addition, their commitment to social justice is unparalleled in the beauty care industry.
Holistic self-care shouldn’t cost a fortune. If you’re looking for high-quality, economical vegan body care products, Nature’s Gate delivers the goods. The company manufactures a wide array of personal care items, running the gamut from hand soap to toothpaste.
Often, folks shy away from purchasing organic vegetarian, cruelty-free products because of the prohibitive cost. It’s exciting to discover a high-quality line whose offerings won’t cause you to go into debt while you’re trying to be clean, ethically responsible, and healthy. For this reason, we were thrilled to discover Desert Essence.
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed an uptick in body care products manufactured with the addition of CBD oils. CBD is derived from the hemp plant, but contains no THC. The result is a high-quality. organic offering, free from intoxicating effects, yet soothing and medicinal. Full Moon Rising mixes CBD oil with arnica to create an elixir that sinks into sore muscles, gently easing aches and pains and promoting an overall sense of well-being.
If you are a connoisseur of body care products, like we are, you’ve undoubtedly encountered EO (short for “everyone”) in the aisles of your favorite co-op or specialty store. However, if you don’t want to hunt for the products, you can find all of them on their lovely website, www.eoproducts.com.
Pacifica Body Care Products are 100 percent vegan, cruelty-free, and made with the highest standards of quality. Truly a premium line.
Two of the best things about body care products are: 1) There are so many to choose from, and 2) They don’t all come from large corporations. In fact, some of the best products are handcrafted by small companies like Sage Stone Botanicals.
If you’ve ever stood in the shower, gazing at a bottle of Dr. Bronner’s soap, you’ve noticed the flashy label, replete with slogans imploring you to remember that all of us are one. The company was founded in 1948 by Emanuel Bronner to help spread the message that we must all realize our unity.
If you are the sort of person who likes a venerable skincare line with nearly 40 years experience, Alba Botanica is for you! The company was founded in 1979 to create an earth-friendly brand, free from animal testing.
Do you like to support small, local companies while taking care of your body? If so, Anlea Essentials offers exactly what you’re looking for. The company is a one-woman operation, utilizing pure organic ingredients to …
Sometimes the best goods come from small companies, since the owners are able to give each product the individual attention it deserves. Fox Island Trading Company makes everything from scratch, hand-stirred in small batches at …
The Pacha Soap line is wonderfully diverse, offering a variety of cleansing products that range from bar soaps to froth bombs. The company’s founders visited Peru and experienced a “lightbulb moment.” They noticed that the …
Are you looking for a cruetly-free, vegan body care line that is gentle on your skin but won’t empty your wallet? If so, Acure is for you! The company’s products are attractively packaged in sutrdy …
Are you the sort of person who appreciates time-tested skin care products that are gentle on the skin and the environment? Arbonne is a classic, natural skin-care line that has existed for 38 years. Though …
Are you an unrepentant hippie who likes to donate money to charitable causes while giving some love to your own skin? If so, this delightful product is for you! We were instantly drawn to this …
