A vegan cosmetic prohibits any animal material from its formulation. It also goes without saying that it is not tested on animals.
In beauty products, even natural or organic, you can find ingredients of animal origin such as beeswax, honey, keratin, milk or milk proteins. In vegan cosmetics, no ingredients of animal origin are allowed .
Vegan cosmetics have different labels . It is necessary to distinguish vegan labels certifying that the product does not contain any ingredient of animal origin (beeswax, milk protein, etc.) from labels that certify the absence of tests of the finished or future product on animals. .
The Vegan Society label “:cosmetics with the “Vegan Society” label are made from plants and vegetables and do not contain any ingredients of animal origin. This label also guarantees the total absence of animal testing. This is the international standard label for vegan products.
The "Cruelty free and vegan PETA" label » :it is the most demanding and vigilant label. No ingredient of animal origin, no test, no mistreatment, no establishment of the brand in one or more countries where animal testing is mandatory is authorized.
The "Certified vegan" label (certified vegan ):this label is issued by the Vegan Awareness Foundation and guarantees products without ingredients of animal origin or tests carried out on animals.
Not all vegan cosmetics have a vegan label. However, they can be identified by their INCI list of ingredients which does not contain any ingredients of animal origin. 100% plant-based products such as vegetable oils , Aloe vera gel , clays , essential oils are naturally vegan.
The European Union has banned all animal testing for the cosmetics industry since 2013. It also prohibits the marketing of any new cosmetic product tested on animals after March 2013, including imported products. There are several labels and certifications guaranteeing that the product has not been tested on animals.
The "Nature and Progress" label » :this is the most demanding of the organic labels because 100% of the total plant ingredients must come from Organic Farming. Animal materials are prohibited except milk, wax, honey, eggs, and animal testing is prohibited.
The Cruelty-free label »:it indicates that no substance in the product or the finished product has been tested on animals. He actively campaigns for the end of animal experimentation.
Yes absolutely! At NUOO, you can find organic cosmetics, natural cosmetics and vegan cosmetics. Our Charter guarantees that any animal testing is excluded from the design of each beauty product referenced on our organic e-shop and in our organic beauty box . Most ? We give pride of place to vegan cosmetics by dedicating a specific category to them:the Corner Vegan which you can find here.
