cruelty free skincare [Archive] - VeggieBoards

Miss Meg

June 30th, 2003, 10:47 AM

I use Bronner's soap, some Kiss My Face products, some Jason stuff, and some things from Tom's of Maine.

I love Kiss My Face lotion :D

I also really love the almond shampoo from Tom's of Maine.

Oh and I use Nature's Gate toothpaste

SallyK

July 1st, 2003, 01:10 PM

Arbonne! Arbonne! Arbonne!

BarbB

July 2nd, 2003, 12:55 AM

Another vote here for Arbonne.

Barb

808veggie

July 4th, 2003, 01:14 AM

Well....Cover girl is suppose to be cruelty free according to PETA, I go by their list. Naturalisc(?) brand is OK but a little greasy. Does any know what exactly goes into Burts Bees stuff?

SallyK

July 4th, 2003, 01:04 PM

Burts Bees definitly isn't cruelty free. They use animal products in their formulations.

aprilmoonflower

July 4th, 2003, 06:46 PM

i just bought some kiss my face lavender/shea butter lotion, it's so nice! I love it! I also bought some soap by Brookside, (avocado and calendula) that makes my skin SO soft! I didn't even have to put lotion on my legs after using it and that is simply amazing considering i live in the middle of the desert! Anyhow they have a website at http://www.brooksidesoap.com

does anyone know anything about DHC products btw? are they cruelty free?

Portulaca

July 17th, 2003, 01:22 AM

Well, I guess I am really out of it. I've never heard of Arbonne. Where do you get it?

SallyK

July 19th, 2003, 01:05 PM

Hi Portulaca!
Arbonne is available through independent consultants (similar to Mary Kay). I loved the product so much that I became an Arbonne independent consultant! If you're interested, you can send me a PM with your address and I can send you a catalog in the mail, or you can go to www.arbonne.com to view the catalog. You have to use a consultant ID# to order online, and the shipping will cost you more than if you were to order directly through me, but if you want to order something online, I can PM you my ID#.
:D
Sally

DirtDiva

July 23rd, 2003, 05:27 PM

:eek: Burt's Bee's tests on animals?? Well damn I guess I need to read the labels better!! Good because I didn't like most of their new makeup line anyways. The only thing I liked was the lipstick because it has mint in it and makes my lips tingle! I'm going to check out your Arbonne stuff Sally.. I've never heard of that brand before.

SallyK

July 24th, 2003, 03:59 PM

Hi Dirt Diva!

If you like the mint in Burt's bees, then you will love Arbonne's lip balm because it has mint in it, and it's vegan!

Burt's Bees does not test on animals, but their products do contain ingredients derived from animals such as beeswax, royal jelly, milk, and carmine.

Just so you are aware.

-Sally

MsRuthieB

July 24th, 2003, 04:04 PM

Does Arbonne test on animals? I looked at their website and I didn't find any referrence to not testing on animals. That worries me a little. Usually if a company doesn't test on animals they use it as a selling point if you will.

Portulaca

July 24th, 2003, 09:54 PM

MsRuthie, I just checked out the website and it does say, "Never tested on animals.

I just got some Kiss My Face products, and they say, "This product was created without animal ingredients, artificial colors, unnecessary chemicals or animal testing." "Unnecessary"? What do they mean by that? So, are they saying that some animal testing is necessary? If it was created without animal testing, then it should say, "This product was created without animal ingredients, artificial colors, chemicals or animal testing."

Sally, I'm going to PM you with my address. I'm looking forward to getting the catalog.

Portulaca

July 25th, 2003, 02:25 PM

Uh, nevermind about what I said about Kiss My Face in the above post. A friend was over last night and explained it to me. I think they should change the sentence for dummies like me! A comma between "chemicals", and "or" would have been good. That way it would read, "This product was created without animal ingredients, artificial colors, unnecessary chemicals, or animal testing". Or, they could just switch places of "unnecessary chemicals" and "animal testing".

Because of this thread, I bought the Kiss My Face toothpaste for the first time. In the past, I had always used Tom's of Maine. I love this new toothpaste! No more Tom's of Maine.

I just hope they didn't do any unnecessary animal testing with the toothpaste. ;)

SallyK

July 25th, 2003, 03:02 PM

Portulaca, I was just about to post a reply defending KMF! That is a strange way to word that sentence. They should word it differently. Obviously it's very confusing and you're probably not the first person to be baffled by it!

KMF has awesome toothpaste! I have been using it for about a year and I love it so much. I think I would cry if they ever stopped making it. I use the whitening one.

I am sending out your Arbonne catalog today :) Thanks for asking. Arbonne definitley does NOT test on animals. If they did, there's no way I'd ever become a consultant for them. They are 100% cruelty free.

:D

MelinaM

July 27th, 2003, 12:01 AM

Does anyone know of a good facial moisturizer for dry skin?
I should probably get one with some SPF in it too, but its not absolutely necesary.

SallyK

July 27th, 2003, 03:01 PM

Hi Melina,
Arbonne has some excellent moisturizers. There are probably some excellent ones at the HFS too, but I'm most familiar with Arbonne.
Here are the best choices for moisturizing your dry skin for daytime use (in order from least expensive to more expensive):

Moisture cream for normal to dry
Rejuvinating Cream
Bio-Hydria Alpha Complex Moisture for day SPF 8
NutriminCRE9 REality SPF 8 Day Creme

Prices range from $19 to $45

If you want more info, just let me know. I can help you determine the best product for your skin type and budget.

:D

EquiPro

July 27th, 2003, 03:34 PM

MelinaM - the best moisturizer I have ever found is plain old grapeseed oil. Just take a little into your hand, mix with a little water (or just wet your hands before you put the grapeseed oil on), rub it and apply to your face. Wipe off any that doesn't sink in.

I am almost 41 and I look a lot younger. I use grapeseed oil in the shower, after I am done but before I dry off, and Dr. Brennor's mint soap. Skin care doesn't have to be fancy OR expensive.

Grapeseed oil is somewhat astringent also, so it is very good for your skin.

Try it. It's available in stores in the massage oil area, or in the cooking oil area.

EquiPro

July 27th, 2003, 03:35 PM

Try to find expeller pressed grapeseed oil, btw. If you can't find that, almond oil or apricot oil are also very good, just a little more expensive.

MelinaM

July 28th, 2003, 10:27 PM

Thanks for all the info.
I'll check out the Arbonne web site. Are all their products vegan?
I use body oil after showering and I have found its much better than lotion. I've never thought of using it on my face though.
It seems too greasy. Maybe the grapeseed oil is not so greasy?
I think I'll try the grapeseed oil tomorrow, I have some in my kitchen.
Thanks!!
Melina

EquiPro

July 28th, 2003, 10:30 PM

I just put in on when I am still wet, and then use a towel to dry off the excess. No problem. If it feels a little greasy, just use more water. That's all the most moisturizers are, anyway - oil, water, stabilizers, fragrances, etc. It's mostly just oil and water.

;)

SallyK

July 29th, 2003, 02:01 AM

Yes, Arbonne's skin care and cosmetics are vegan!! I would definitly not sell it if it weren't.

k8k8vt

August 3rd, 2003, 01:58 AM

What about Bath & Body Works, I was just on their website and they have clearly stated that they do not test their products on animals... does anyone know any info about whether their products contain animal ingredients? i guess i can just check tomorrow when i head out there, just wanted to get a heads up if any of ya'll knew before i make the trip out there. Thanks!:)