Happy Veganunary! Did you know that the number of vegans in the UK is rising? More than half a million Brits are now proud to call themselves vegan. If you’re one of them, read on for our top recommendations for ethical beauty buys on a budget.
We’re big fans of Faith in Nature here at Big Green Smile, and so are our customers. All Faith in Nature products are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, and they don’t contain any synthetic ‘nasties’ such as SLS or artificial preservatives, colours or fragrances. They’re also as kind to your wallet as they are to the planet, and they really are effective.
The Coconut Conditioner is packed with organic coconut oil, so it smells lovely and leaves your hair feeling soft, shiny and cared for. As one reviewer told us, “This is by far the best affordable conditioner for dry hair that I have come across.”
Looking for triclosan-free soap? Bio-D have banned triclosan, formaldehyde and a wide range of other chemicals from their products. They also don’t use any animal-derived ingredients, and are certified by Cruelty-Free International and The Vegan Society.
The Sanitising Hand Wash kills 99.9% of harmful germs, including E Coli, Salmonella and MRSA, but is still gentle to your skin. (It’s approved by Allergy UK.) Most of our reviewers have awarded it the full five stars, with comments such as ‘excellent value’, ‘lovely lather’ and ‘great for sensitive skin’.
Childs Farm multi award-winning children's detangling shampoo in fragrant strawberry and organic mint, contains argan oil for super smooth locks and a moisturised scalp. Excellent for little ones with sensitive and eczema prone skin, Child's Farm shampoo is suitable for use on all hair and skin types for comb-tastic results every time.
Sukin’s natural skin products are always made using 100% vegan and cruelty-free formulations and are inspired by the company’s beautiful Australian origins. Sukin Facial Moisturiser is a light-weight, but nourishing cream that hydrates and softens through a blend of Rosehip, Avocado, Sesame Seed and Jojoba Oils. One recent customer simply said, ‘Excellent.’ P. S., Stranraer
All PHB cosmetics are vegan, cruelty-free, halal and free from unsustainable ingredients such as palm-oil. They’re also really effective – PHB have won numerous awards and been featured in the likes of Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire. What’s more, PHB donate 20% of their profits to charity. So you can feel extra good when you’re applying your makeup.
The Eyeliner Pencil is one of our favourite PHB products. It’s made with plant oils and waxes, so it glides on smoothly and is kind to your skin.
Green People is one of the UK’s best known organic beauty brands. They’ve been certified as cruelty-free by PETA, and all products are suitable for vegetarians. Most are also vegan-friendly.
If you’ve been struggling to find an effective natural deodorant, give Green People’s a try. It’s won several awards, is really gentle on skin, and it works. Our customers have told us it’s ‘gentle but effective’, ‘smells great’ and ‘keeps me fresh all day’. Rather than using alcohol, aluminium and other harsh ingredients, it’s formulated with minerals, seed oils and natural fragrances such as rosemary and sandalwood.
Hurraw is the child of a personal obsession to create the perfect balm: vegan, all natural, fair trade, organic, be super smooth; not draggy, not sweet, not too glossy, not sticky, long lasting and be able to live in your jeans pocket without melting!
Everything we sell here at Big Green Smile is cruelty-free and suitable for vegetarians. Over 3,700 of our products are also vegan-friendly, including over 1,500 that have been certified by the Vegan Society.
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