Myths and truths of vegan makeup - the counter

Every day there are more people who decide to adopt veganism in their lives, either by trend or as a new philosophy of life.It is no longer just about eating habits, but has also reached the world of cosmetics, especially in makeup.But do you know what the Vegan makeup consists of?

One of the fundamental aspects of this type of makeup is that it is respectful of animals and nature.When preparing these products, ingredients of animal origin are replaced by those of mineral and plant origin.In addition, these type of cosmetics do not test in animals and are based on vegan principles.

Traditional cosmetics houses at least ten chemical components among its ingredients, whose function is largely to increase the useful life of the product, as is the case of parabens, or get a more attractive aesthetic image for the consumer.On the contrary, vegan cosmetics are made with raw materials from natural plants or minerals and, in fact, in most cases the organic raw material is used, from ecological crops.

“When the vegan makeup is prepared, ingredients such as egg, animal glycerin, beewax, cow's milk, goat, mare or donkey, honey, pork fat or cow, gelatin made from pork extract, carmine manufactured withCrushed insects, animal oils such as turtle or whale, propolos and extracts of crustaceans or fish, ”says Paula Valenzuela, general manager of Mia Soul Market.

Aesthetic benefits

Mitos y verdades del maquillaje vegano - El Mostrador

On the other hand, it is committed to products that are respectful of animals, in addition, to take care that their ingredients provide infinity of skin benefits.And, because its components are of plant origin, they are suitable for different skin types, especially for the most delicate.

“The use of chemical compounds can cause allergic reactions and usually affects sensitive skins or those who suffer from some type of dermatitis.On the other hand, vegan cosmetics not using chemical agents, these are not absorbed by the skin and therefore do not reach our body and in fact makes the appearance of allergies much less or practically non -existent ”,

When buying it, then, a grain of sand is provided to the care of the environment and the life of animals, “those who suffer cruel experiments in the proof processes of certain cosmetics.In addition, the natural ingredients that are used in the manufacture of these products are very beneficial for the skin, ”he adds.

Better hydration and radiant shine to the skin is due to the fact that they most incorporate ingredients with antioxidant powers.This makeup is also recognized for being very soft for delicate skins, since they have hypoallergenic properties.

The Ecofieldly Store of the country, dedicated to the care of the body and the environment will deliver a complete guide on the benefits, myths and truths of the vegan cosmetics.The meeting will be held on your Instagram on October 21 at 7:00 p.m..