Non-Vegan Cosmetic Ingredients | Ethical Cosmetics

What Are Non-Vegan Cosmetic Ingredients?

Non-Vegan Cosmetic Ingredients

Non-vegan cosmetic products are makeup, skincare, and personal care products that contain ingredients derived from animals. These ingredients are typically oils, proteins, or byproducts obtained from animals.

Are your daily skincare or cosmetic products vegan? Thanks to the vegan product labeling and certification system, we can now answer this question more easily. So, what ingredients are used in non-vegan cosmetics and personal care products? Why are these ingredients rejected by vegans?

The following are some non-vegan cosmetic ingredients commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products:

🔹Keratin: An ingredient used to strengthen hair and nails. It is derived from the hair and horns of various animals, primarily farm animals.

🔹Carmine: An ingredient used in many cosmetic products such as lipstick, blush, and nail polish to provide a red color; it is obtained by crushing small insects called cochineals.

🔹Beeswax: Also known as Cera Alba, this ingredient is used in cosmetic products to prevent separation of liquids. It is used in lip balms, soaps, and moisturizers to help the skin retain moisture.

🔹Shellac: Produced from the shells of lac insects. It is used in nail care products to achieve a durable, glossy finish.

🔹Tallow: An ingredient used in soap, foundation, nail polish, and eye makeup. It is also known as oleic acid, oleyl stearate, and oleyl oleate. It can be derived from the fats of farm animals.

🔹Squalene: A compound derived from shark liver. It is used in deodorants, lip balms, and moisturizers.

🔹Lanolin: A compound derived from sheep’s wool. It is used in lip balms, lipsticks, and glosses.

🔹Guanine: A compound derived from fish scales. It is used in shimmery makeup products.

🔹Collagen: A protein compound produced from the bones, skin, tendons, and tissues of cows.

🔹Animal Hair: Fox, squirrel, mink, goat, horse, and sable hairs are used in makeup brushes.

For those seeking vegan and ethical cosmetic products, it is important to carefully review ingredient lists or choose brands with “Vegan” and “Cruelty-Free” certifications. Certify your cosmetic products with Nanocert Certification.

Nanocert Certification continues to provide services under Vegan Cosmetic Analysis and Certification. We also provide services related to Cruelty-Free Certification.

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