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How to Shop Palm Oil and Cruelty Free in the UK
What is the problem with palm oil? “The industry is linked to major issues such as deforestation, habitat degradation, climate change, animal cruelty and indigenous rights abuses in the countries where it is produced, as the land and forests must be cleared for the development of the palm oil plantations.” – Say No To Palm Oil Palm oil can be found in so many products including, but not limited to: Food – nut butters, margarines, fast food, cereals, noodles, crisps, doughnuts, lollypops, chocolate. dried fruit. biscuits, bread, cookies, ice cream, ready meals, and pet food. Home, health & beauty – cleaning products, moisturisers, cleansers, lip balms, lipsticks, fabric softeners, liquid detergents,…
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Hurraw! Premium Vegan Lip Balms Review | Vegan Skincare
I was really excited to receive a package in the post this week that contained nine lovely lip balms from Hurraw! Balm. Hurraw! is a US-based brand which launched in 2010. The company was launched with the aim of making ‘truly natural, vegan’ balms ‘made from premium raw and organic ingredients.’ Today I’m going to be reviewing each flavour balm I received and sharing my thoughts. I talk mainly about the scents below as all the balms have a similar texture, creamy, long-lasting and very moisturising. Vanilla bean | Classic collection The vanilla bean palm smells like vanilla ice-cream and the texture is creamy and moisturising without feeling greasy. It…
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How To Shop Cruelty Free Beauty on ASOS
ASOS is super popular for online fashion, and is often the first place people go to when looking to buy clothes online - however ASOS also stocks many beauty products and can be a good spot to save some dollar on your favourite items thanks to promotions like discount codes and it's handy to get your hands on product lines that may not be available to you locally. But, which brands are cruelty free?
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Is The Body Shop Cruelty Free After Being Sold to Natura Cosméticos?
Natura Cosméticos has recently made a deal with L'Oréal to purchase The Body Shop, but how does this afffect cruelty free status of the brand? Natura is a Brazilian manufacturer of beauty products, skin care, hair care, perfumes and more. It is currently the largest cosmetic producer in Brazil, and it is a founding member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade - but is it against animal testing?
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Lavera Basis Sensitiv All-Round Cream Review
Lavera is a brand I discovered recently when I was researching brands to publish The Complete Guide to Cruelty Free Beauty. Lavera has been producing a huge range of cruelty free beauty, skincare and haircare for over 25 years. The All-Round Cream is intensely moisturising, and the rich, buttery texture is gorgeous! It's a really great cream for anyone who suffers with dry skin, or prone to the occasional dry patch such as knees, elbows and heels.