{"id":1599,"date":"2021-04-19T14:10:27","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T21:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.adamaminerals.com\/?p=1599"},"modified":"2021-04-21T12:41:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T19:41:52","slug":"should-i-go-cruelty-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.adamaminerals.com\/?p=1599","title":{"rendered":"Should I Go Cruelty-Free?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Today, individuals are extra careful with the products they use. As such, brands have been forced to adapt to ethical consumerism. But, because of marketing purposes, some brands tend to lie or exaggerate ingredients on their products. It\u2019s why you should research an item before buying it. Let\u2019s look at some popular ethical terms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Organic-<\/strong> it describes a product that doesn\u2019t have chemicals like insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, etc. People prefer organic farming as it is eco-friendly. Products labeled organic should have at least 70% of organic ingredients. However, bear in mind that some brands term themselves organic even when they are not. Therefore, you may want to look for organic certification.<\/p>

Cruelty-Free-<\/strong> it means that the ingredients haven\u2019t been tested on animals. As such, they\u2019re not necessarily vegan.<\/strong> Note that this term isn\u2019t regulated. Therefore, a company can claim that it is cruelty-free even when it is not.<\/p>

Natural Beauty<\/strong>– in theory, natural products contain only natural ingredients. But just because a product is labeled natural, it doesn\u2019t mean that it is organic, cruelty-free, or safe for your skin.<\/p>

Vegan-<\/strong> it\u2019s used on products that don\u2019t contain anything derived from animals, meaning it doesn\u2019t use honey from bees or lanolin from sheep, etc. A brand that does not entirely use animal-derived ingredients in its product is 100% vegan<\/strong>. It\u2019s rare for a brand to claim that their product is vegan when it\u2019s not. So most times, you can trust them. However, to be specific, make sure that you read their ingredient list.<\/p>

Fair Trade-<\/strong> these products are made by workers working in a safe environment who are paid fairly. This means that the company didn\u2019t use child or slave labor. But, as all brands can\u2019t be trusted, look for those that have credible certifications. Fairtrade is a great practice, but some companies may not follow its rules and regulations.<\/p>

Clean beauty<\/strong>–<\/strong> clean beauty products are on the rise. They\u2019re meant to be safe products free of toxins. They\u2019re said to be more sustainable, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free. But, some products may not meet all these standards. Some brands even formulate their products without certain ingredients that make a product to be considered clean beauty.<\/p>

Green Beauty-<\/strong> green beauty was famous before clean beauty. It referred to brands that use safe, chemical-free ingredients while conserving the environment. But this term has been replaced by pure beauty.<\/p>

Sustainable beauty<\/strong>– used with brands that strictly focus on the environment. That means they use plastic-free and eco-friendly packaging, as well as ingredients that are sort sustainably. However, before buying from a brand, examine why they\u2019re calling themselves sustainable first.<\/p>

Ethical beauty-<\/strong> this focuses on three pillars; sustainability, fair trade, and cruelty-free\/vegan. Some brands may pay more attention to specific posts than others, and some don\u2019t focus on any of these. It\u2019s hard to find a company that is 100% ethical. But, you can research and choose those that match your values. Note that many of us have been forced to reflect on how animals are treated with sustainable movements. There are even animal rights movements<\/strong> to protect animals. You\u2019ll be surprised that the marketing phrase animal marketing may mean something different than what you think.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Is Cruelty-Free? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The FDA doesn\u2019t offer a standard legal definition for this term.<\/a> As such, brands often use it in the manner they want to attract customers who are willing to spend on products that meet ethical consumerism. However, cruelty-free products<\/strong> aren\u2019t vegan.<\/strong> Companies use this term to imply that they test products on animals without harming them. No regulations are governing the term cruelty-free. Therefore, companies use it for marketing purposes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Many people think that cosmetic and beauty products are mandated to be tested on animals first. However, the FDA doesn\u2019t require testing of these products for safety on animals in the USA. But, in China,<\/strong><\/a> this is a requirement. Its why brands are claiming to be cruelty-free change their branding when selling to the Chinese market.<\/p>

As the term cruelty-free does not have a standard definition, different companies accord it different meanings, including:<\/p>

Ingredients were tested on animals, but the final product wasn\u2019t.<\/p>