Our Top Vegan Skin Care Products to celebrate Veganuary
January is Veganuary, a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. Throughout the year, Veganuary encourages and supports people and businesses alike to move to a plant-based diet as a way of protecting the environment, preventing animal suffering, and improving the health of millions of people. Over 580,000 people signed up in 2021 campaign, with people from 209 countries and territories took part and this year is set to be bigger than ever.
Recent research conducted by comparethemarket.com suggests that there’s been a huge spike in the number of vegans in the past two years, now accounting for a whopping 7% of the British population.
However, it’s not just dietary choices under the microscope here, vegan beauty has seen rapid growth!
In October 2021, The Vegan Society released the Vegan Beauty Takeover report. Between 2014 and 2019, there was a 175% increase in vegan cosmetic launches, globally. In the UK, it is estimated that of all the new vegan items launched in 2020, over 80% of them were within the beauty category. Key insights include 97% of UK shoppers saying they want more vegan cosmetics and toiletries.
In this blog we will be looking at what veganism is and our favourite vegan skincare products from our range.
So, what is veganism?
The Vegan Society defines veganism as “A philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment.”
The Vegan Society and its famous trademark represent the international standard for authentic vegan products, making it a safe and easy way to identify suitable products and services. At Herbfarmacy, more than twenty products are registered with the Vegan Society trademark. Each product is rigorously verified to ensure that each ingredient and finished product is free from any animal derivatives and has not been tested on animals.
Our Top Picks
TLC Balm
Launched in 2018, the TLC Balm is our first ever vegan balm. Made with carnauba wax instead of beeswax, the TLC Balm is one of our top multi-taskers, suitable as a body moisturiser, after-shave balm and even as a skin soother for young children.
One of the reasons why this product works so effectively is that it features our signature ingredient, Marshmallow. Now, we don’t mean the squishy sweets made with sugar and gelatine – we mean the herb.
We have been growing Marshmallow on our five-acre farm even before Herbfarmacy came to be. The emollient properties within its roots work to retain moisture on the skin, helping to give it that silky soft feel. If you’re looking for a great all-rounder to add to your skin care collection, the TLC Balm is a must-try for vegans.
To try the TLC Balm today, click here.
Comfrey & Mint Foot Cream
Allantoin is a cosmetic ingredient which is commonly used in skin care products to increase skin smoothness and promote cell regeneration. Produced from the uric acid of cows and other mammals, what many people don’t know is that there is a better, more natural way to produce this skin-conditioning ingredient.
Comfrey is a leafy shrub with delicate purple flowers that grows in abundance on our five-acre farm. Containing high levels of natural allantoin, Comfrey is used in the Comfrey & Mint Foot Cream to smooth rough patches of skin and calm any aches and pains.
To try the Comfrey & Mint Foot Cream today, click here.
Apricot Face Polish
A much-loved favourite among the Herbfarmacy range, the Apricot Face Polish has always been a vegan and eco-conscious product since its release just four years ago.
Although not directly related to consuming animal products, our exfoliator formulation has always been completely free from plastic microbeads which are proven to be incredibly harmful to marine life. Instead, we use naturally-grown jojoba beads to buff away dirt and dry skin.
To try the Apricot Face Polish today, click here.
Nail Therapy Oil
The main herbal ingredient in our Nail Therapy Oil is Horsetail. But don’t worry, it’s completely vegan! Horsetail is actually a plant whose name arose because of its resemblance to horse hair. Interestingly, the scientific name ‘Equisetum’ also reflects this as it’s derived from the Latin ‘equus’, meaning horse and ‘seta’, meaning bristle.
We use Horsetail in the Nail Therapy Oil because of its rich mineral silica content. Silica helps to strengthen and speed-up healthy nail growth, preventing cracked, split and brittle nails in the long term.
To try the Nail Therapy Oil today, click here.
Still not sure on what Herbfarmacy product to purchase? Then how about our Try Us - Vegan set, a perfect way to try three of our best selling, organic vegan face and body products. This collection contains the Apricot Face Polish, Just Face Cream and TLC Balm - all in 8ml metal pots.
Our Try Us vegan collection is the perfect travel companion, so you can keep these versatile and effective herbal creams and balms close to hand wherever you go. The collection also makes a wonderful gift for a loved one or a perfect introduction to the Herbfarmacy range.
Each day more and more of us are choosing to support brands and products that align with our personal ethics. This doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality or price as these Herbfarmacy products are easy, affordable swaps that are guaranteed to leave your skin soft and supple – all while giving you peace of mind that no animals were harmed in the process.
Want to find more products to add to your plant-powered beauty routine? You can take a look at our complete vegan range here.