You may have heard of vegan products, but do you know what that means?
This term came up to designate a group of people who do not consume ingredients of animal origin, such as milk, eggs or even honey.
Unlike vegetarians, who do not consume meat, but can eat animal products (such as milk and eggs), followers of veganism eliminate any elements of animal origin from their routine as much as possible.
This is also true for cosmetics and personal care items: for vegans, any active ingredients that are of animal origin must be abolished, such as glycerin (extracted from animal fat) and lanolin (derived from wool).
Other consumer goods that are part of this philosophy of life are clothing, such as leather, and even entertainment, since vegans take a stand against animal slavery in circuses and other shows. It is worth remembering that, in Brazil, it is prohibited by law to use domestic, wild or any kind of animals in presentations.
Precisely because it raises the pet welfare flag, veganism still vetoes something very common in the industry: animal testing. Therefore, for a product to be considered vegan, it cannot contain ingredients of animal origin or be tested on pets.
But beware: many brands advertise that they do not perform tests on animals, but pay laboratories and third-party companies to do them. In such cases, the product cannot be considered vegan.
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How are products that are not tested on animals dermatologically approved?
Being free of animal testing does not mean that products do not have their safety and efficacy assessed before they are marketed.
