Questions tagged [cosmetics]

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Is Sodium oleate vegetarian and/or vegan?

I am wondering if Sodium Oleate is vegetarian and/or vegan. I found this article which might be about it, and I followed the links to this article, which says that Stearic acid is obtained from fats and oils by the saponification of the…
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Is "Cocamidopropyl Betaine" vegetarian and/or vegan?

I have this shampoo which has an ingredient called "Cocamidopropyl Betaine", is this vegetarian and/or vegan? A quick Google doesn't reveal anything regarding vegetarianism of the ingredient. EDIT 1: I found this link according to which it is made…
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Are cosmetics which are tested on animals vegan?

Are cosmetics which are tested on animals considered vegan even if they only contain plant-based ingredients?
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Is there any good quality make-up brand which is 100% vegan?

I’ve just become vegan and I’m noticing things I’ve never noticed before. I was going to buy some make-up stuff as previously planned and after a bit of research, I realised they are probably not vegan (some are labelled "cruelty free" but I don't…
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What non-vegetarian and/or non-vegan ingredients can be found in cosmetics?

Veganism is defined as "a 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". As vegans, it follows that we should avoid all…
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Is this aloe vera gel vegan?

I use Fruit of the Wokali aloe vera gel, but I'm not sure whether it's vegan or not. Is Fruit of the Wokali aloe vera gel vegan?
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