In the Cosmetics Sector, Clean or Natural Cosmetics, many labels and acronyms have appeared on packaging over the years. These are indicators that brands use to show consumers the quality of their products and/or their commitment to the animal cause for example. Beware, however, greenwashing who can take different forms (mentions, keywords, false logos) and not respect the promises of labels recognized legally.
Cruelty Free certification
Cruelty free means "Without cruelty", we are talking about animal cruelty here. Indeed, during the phase of test Cosmetic formulas, laboratories must go through several processes to know if the cosmetics is viable and can be placed on the market according to the regulations provided for health. Some of these tests may involve using an ingredient or a finished product on A animal.
The animal cause is a subject that today has become very important for a large part of the population. This is why some people choose to change their diet more or less radically but also their way of life, including cosmetics. In response to the concern of animal welfare, since 2013, Europe has forbidden Cosmetic tests on THE animals ; This is the guarantee, that with or without a label, the cosmetics purchased will be not tested on animals and that the brand undertakes not to sell its cosmetics in countries where these tests are still possible.
There are several types of logos proving you compliance with the animal condition when verifying the non-dangerosity of the cosmetics:
- Cruelty Free
The small logo with a rabbit with pink ears is well known to cosmetics. It was developed by Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), a non -profit association which is responsible for defending animal rights. It is the largest organization in the world in the defense of this cause, with more than 3 million members. After a heavy documentation to fill, the brands must take a license to use the cruelty free logo on their products.
For some time now, this has been the expression "Test Free" that you will find on cosmetics. This choice was reflected by Peta in order to grant the logo only to vegan and unless animal products.
- Leaping Bunny
International label which also guarantees that the products have not been tested on animals. We may find the presence of certain ingredients of animal origin, therefore on non -vegan cosmetics. The coalition for the information of cosmetics consumers (ICCC) engages independent organizations in order to carry out audits on behalf of Leaping Bunny in order to verify that brands using the label are well up to standards.
- One Voice label
French association created in 2016 which engages with brands which do not test their products or their ingredients on animals, which do not use tests involving animal parties, which have no ingredients that have led to direct death of an animal, which does not market their cosmetics in countries where tests are still possible.
The labels are numerous, as numerous as the various convictions of consumers. The specifications of cosmetics brands becomes more and more strict concerning the compositions of the formulas, which is why labels, mentions and certifications also develop. When it is the difference between Cruelty-Free and Vegan?
Vegan label
Becoming vegan is becoming a consumer whose lifestyle is to exclude any animal product in their diet, their clothes, ... vegan cosmetics takes up this principle since it is a question of choosing cosmetics Who born do not contain derived ingredients oranimal origin Within products such as: honey, milk, keratin, animal glycerin, or propolis. Unlike the cruelty-free label, a vegan cosmetics may be tested on animals.
In natural cosmetics, pictograms to highlight this natural side present in the composition are not all official. It is therefore necessary to refer to the official logos to be sure to have a cosmetics without ingredient or derivative of animal origin and thus respect its values as for the animal cause. You can refer to this list:
- The Vegan Society Trademark
Association founded in 1944 in England which affixes its label on products absent from any animal substance in the food, drink, clothing and cosmetics sectors.
- Eve Vegan
Label of French origin recognized internationally and whose criteria are based on respect for animals, the environment and human health.
- V-Label
Label granted to the products that comply with the specifications presented by the International Committee of the European Vegetarian Union. Visibility and transparency are the priorities of this label of Swiss origin, recognized on an international scale.
It's up to you to make your choices according to your own specifications, your own requirements but also your own values.
VEGAN / CRUELTY FREE brand selection
In France, labels are highlighted to reassure consumers and ensure them a certain guarantee of quality. We have prepared a small selection of cosmetics brands on which we give you all our confidence.
- Lamazuna solid face cleaner
Especially designed for sensitive and dry skin, this solid cleaner has purifying, antiseptic and restorative properties thanks to ingredients such as hibiscus powder, arnica flower and lavandin essential oil.
This cleaner is done in France, zero waste, made thanks to ingredients of natural and vegan origin.
- Multi-purpose balm Les Prodiges
A balm with various uses, for all types of skins, with only 8 ingredients. It can be used on the body, face and hair; A real versatile cosmetics that offers you a 100% natural, zero plastic, cruelty-free routine and made in France.
- Melāhuac day cream
Melāhuac has developed its natural cosmetics in accordance with European regulations, so no tests on animals. The compositions of the products have been matured to be in accordance with the values brought by Diana: Cruelty-Free and Vegan.
It's up to you to make your choices according to your own specifications, your own requirements but also your own values.