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How Much Does Animal Testing Matter to You?
I love animals and have been a vegetarian for 12 years, but I admit that my medicine cabinet probably has some products that have been tested on bunnies, rats, dogs and guinea pigs. This has inspired me to do a little more research, which I'll share with you soon. For now, though, I want to know where you stand on the issue.
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Would You Wear Perfume With Real Musk or Civet in It?
I know that most of you aren't fans of animal testing, but what about animal ingredients? Traditional fragrance ingredients like musk and civet are taken from musk deer and cats, respectively, and entail killing the animal. Aside from the ethics involved in killing animals like these in the first place, there's also the fact that there are lab-synthesized versions of these substances available.
Sabon Goes Organic
Sabon started out in 1974 with one natural soap handcrafted in a backyard in Israel, and the brand now has shops around the world. Today, it expands into the organic market with its Sabon Organic line.
Even though the "organic" labeling of beauty products (vs.
Your Guide to Deciphering Cruelty-Free Beauty
When it comes to animal testing, there's really no reason to do it with cosmetics. And it's not just me and PETA who think this way; the European Union has banned all cosmetics-related animal testing, effective next year. It's not only about saving bunnies from having shampoo poured in their eyes — although that seems like a good-enough reason to me.
More Bang For Your Buck, e.l.f. Is Cruelty-Free, Too
I know eyeliner belongs on my face and not on bunnies or kitties, but it's not always easy to decipher which beauty products aren't tested on animals. Love PETA or hate it, you've got to hand it to the group for its annual Proggy Awards, which highlights animal-friendly people and companies. This year's winner of the cosmetic category is New York-based e.l.f.
What's in Vegan Lip Balm? None of Your Beeswax. (No, Really.)
Varieties of vegetarians can be confusing to some people. Whereas many vegetarians, such as yours truly, will eat cheese and eggs, vegans don't eat any animal-based foods — that means no dairy, no honey, and no marshmallows. Of course, vegans they also avoid beauty products made with any animal-based ingredients, and most won't use anything that's been tested on animals.Proggy Rock: Award-Winning Animal-Friendly Beauty
In yesterday's review of an Olay product, most of the comments condemned the company for testing on animals. So today, I thought I'd highlight some bunny- and kitty-friendly beauty products that recently won PETA's Proggy Awards.
The Proggy Awards are given to various animal-friendly companies, people, and products.
Six Reasons to Love These Bath Fizzers
How do I love these Anti-Body Bath Fizzers ($9.95)? Let me count the ways:
Bella Brand: Sappho Cosmetics
Talk about lipstick lesbians. Emmy-nominated makeup artist JoAnn Fowler, who works on The L Word, created Sappho Cosmetics after researching the possible health effects of parabens in beauty products. Her mineral-based range is entirely free of "chemical" ingredients, incorporating essential plant oils and juices instead of artificial preservatives.
Bella Interview: Leslie Blodgett, Part Two
In Part One of my interview with Leslie Blodgett, the founder of Bare Escentuals, we talked about her clients, but in this part, I wanted to know what are her current loves. Read on for her desert island products and to hear about the forthcoming Bare Escentuals skincare products. (This is the first time she's mentioned that an eye cream is on the way.
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