Thinking about switching to vegan beauty products? Now is the perfect time. Vegan beauty isn’t just a trend; it's a commitment to kinder, cleaner, and more sustainable choices that benefit your skin, animals, and the planet.
Here’s why making the switch makes sense—and how to shop smart.
1. Say Goodbye to Harsh Chemicals Vegan beauty brands are often cruelty-free, and many use more natural, gentle ingredients. Without animal-derived additives and synthetic fillers, vegan products help reduce irritation and keep your skin healthier and more radiant. Plus, fewer chemicals mean less harm to the environment, so it’s a win-win.
But don't be fooled by the misconception that by switching to vegan beauty means you sacrificing performance! In fact many vegan brands and products are at the forefront, developing cutting-edge formulas that deliver amazing results!
We're big fans of Byroe New York who formulate with vegan and upcycled super-food ingredients. Byroe's collection delivers wellness benefits directly to the skin and their products are inspired by South Korean food-based ingredients, like upcycled veggies, super greens, and detoxifying teas.
Their latest new line brings the essence of clean beauty to your skincare routine, with products crafted from vegan, yogurt-inspired formulas that nourish, soothe, and rejuvenate the skin. Created using fermentation technology to mimic the benefits of traditional yogurt in a 100% plant-based and upcycled formula.
2. Support Ethical Beauty The vegan beauty movement is rooted in compassion. By choosing vegan, you’re supporting companies that don’t test on animals and keep them out of the product entirely. You’re voting with your dollar for brands committed to cruelty-free, ethical standards.
3. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Many vegan beauty brands are leading the charge in sustainable packaging, from recycled materials to zero-waste initiatives. By going vegan, you’re also likely reducing your carbon footprint—since animal-based ingredients have a much higher environmental impact.
UK favourite Upcircle have a mission is to leave the world better than they found it by transforming ingredients that would otherwise be discarded. Upcircle started their upcycled skincare business by making coffee scrubs from used coffee grounds, rescued from local coffee shops. Now, they rescue countless ingredients to make the UpCircle range. Some – such as spices, coffee grounds and rose petals – create physical texture; there are powders created from olive stones and apricot kernels, waxes made from fruit peels, even upcycled wood extracts that are byproducts of the furniture industry.
BYBI's (stand for By Beauty Insiders) was founded on the belief of transparency and a desire to bring climate conscious products to the masses. BYBI has declared a crusade against carbon. It's their goal to be the first carbon negative beauty brand by building a supply chain that absorbs more carbon than it releases, setting the standard for many more to come.
All BYBI products are created using 100% green energy. They choose active natural ingredients based on efficacy and sustainability. Each vegan ingredient benefits the skin, without a cost to our planet.
What to Look for When Shopping Vegan Keep an eye out for certifications like the Vegan Society or Leaping Bunny logo to ensure you’re truly getting vegan, cruelty-free products. And don’t forget to check the ingredients—some brands might use vegan-friendly terms but still include animal by-products. Going vegan for your beauty routine isn’t just a switch; it’s a statement about the kind of world you want to help create!
Switching to vegan beauty is a small step with a big impact. Your skin, animals, and the planet will thank you. 🌱