Why are vegan beauty products important?

Vegan alternatives for everyone!

We’re a pretty easy-going bunch here at Oleo—but we do have a few strict rules. Firstly, we don’t use any ingredients that are tested on animals. In fact, all of the products in our range are palm oil-free and 100% vegan.

Now, there’re probably some misconceptions about the target demographic for vegan beauty products. There’ll be a minority out there who still think the average vegan soap shopper is the same kind of person who might stalk the red carpet at New York Fashion Week hurling insults at mink-wearing celebrities. Well, that just isn’t the case. As well as the moral implications of buying a product that doesn’t inflict unnecessary pain on animals—which, call us oversensitive, we think is a good thing—vegan alternative beauty products are practically bursting with benefits and should be enjoyed by all.

Affordable and effective

But aren’t vegan products more expensive, I hear you ask? Well, perhaps not. With the increased popularity of vegan-based beauty products over the last few years, the cost has steadily been driven down. Here at Oleo, we offer very competitive prices; for a premium-quality, handmade body and skincare range, which uses only natural ingredients.

In terms of effectiveness, in reality, by removing animal ingredients, vegan products are much kinder to your skin— particularly if you’re someone with sensitive or condition-prone skin. Often, animal-based ingredients can cause irritation and clog pores. You’re much less likely to suffer from these issues with the vegan alternatives.

If that wasn’t enough, plant-derived ingredients in the majority of vegan formulas contain more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to repair and hydrate the skin, leaving it looking far healthier and more radiant. In the same way one can observe the benefits of switching to a more natural diet; so too can your skin profit from a vegan, non-synthetic beauty routine. Why not try it for yourself?