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bodyIt isnt easy being vegan. Lets face it, we need to be about 100 times as diligent as everyone else about what we eat and wear. Life can get complicated. And yet the vegan philosophy itself is simple: we believe that animals should not be eaten, worn, experimented on, or used for entertainment. While ingredients like eggs, dairy, beeswax and honey--common in spa and beauty products--may be acceptable to vegetarians, to vegans they are not, even if it they are locally-sourced and organic. And the same holds true for beauty and skincare: If we are so careful about what we put IN our bodies, doesnt it make sense for us to worry about what we put ON our bodies, too? Sure enough, over the last few years, there has been a huge spike in beauty and personal-care products marketed as vegan. Its not surprising, since there are many more of us around. As part of the natural beauty movement, the vegan lifestyle is becoming more mainstream. Vegan is virtually everywhere, and this small but growing market is gaining momentum because were becoming more knowledgeableand vocalabout ingredients and the treatment of animals. According to a 2011 poll conducted by the Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG), three percent of U.S. adults say that theyre vegan. This is up from a 2006 VRG poll that revealed 1.4%. Sure, the percentages may seem small, but keep in mind the numbers are in the millions. And consider the interest big companies have shown in cruelty-free product lines: Colgate-Palmolive purchased Toms of Maine, and Dean Foods, the largest U.S. producer of dairy, purchased White Wave (makers of Silk). While these acquisitions are fodder for debate among vegans, they indicate a shift in how corporate America now views the vegan market: protable.But what is vegan beauty, really? And how do you know if your beauty productor toolis vegan? VEGAN BEAUTYIf you dont want animal products IN your body, why would you want them ON your body?By Lisa Sykesv-gn: a strict vegetarian who consumes no animal food or dairy products; also: one who abstains from using animal products. (Merriam Webster Online Dictionary)42Organi c Spa Magazi ne| Jul y 2012PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN JOLINOrganic LuxuryHealthy Sleep.Eliminate toxic chemicals fromyour bedroom and begin living ahealthier lifestyle with the finestnatural fiber bedding made from organic cotton, natural latex andPureGrowTMwool from localfarms in Northern California.Visit Earthsakes store inBerkeley, or visit our website toshare our 20 years of experience. 1772 Fourth StreetBerkeley, CA(510)559-8440www www.earthsake.com .earthsake.comor 877- 268-1026WE HAVE 100% CERTIFIEDORGANIC & ALL NATURALMATTRESSES COMFORTERS MATTRESS PADS PILLOWSSHEETSTOWELSROBES, SLIPPERS &MORELocal Products - Made in the USAA world of natural comforts.The first and still the best!Accept no imitations - since 1990 -SYNTHETIC BRUSHES Animal hair brushes are generally made using fur from squirrels, minks, sables, horses, or goats, all by-products owing from the fur and meat industries. Furthermore, many of these brushes are made in countries that have little or no regulations concerning animal welfare, which is why vegans choose brushes made with synthetic bers such as amazingly soft taklon.CRUELTY-FREE SKINCARE The skin absorbs products that are ap-plied topically. If you abstain from eating sh or beef, you will want to avoid it in your personal care products, too. However, guring out which ingredients to avoid can be tricky. You wont actually see sh liver or rendered beef fat on a label, so some due diligence is required. And it gets even more confusing: several ingredients could come from either a plant or animal source, and the name on the ingredient declaration doesnt distinguish between the two. Here are a few examples, and ingredients to look out for: Collagen: A conditioning agent derived from the connective tissues of mammals. Though its generally taken from bovine sources, it can come from sh, pigs, chickens, or plants. Elastin: Similar to collagen, it is derived from the ligaments of cows or from plants. It can also be synthetic. Lactic Acid: An exfoliant and skin brightener, it can be derived from animal tissue or fermented plant sources. Squalene: A lipid used as a moisturizer that is derived from shark liver or plants. Vitamin A: Can come from sh liver, egg yolks, plant sources, or can be synthetic. Sodium Tallowate: The main component in bar soaps, it commonly comes from rendered beef fat, though it can also come from plant sources. In cases where the ingredients could be either ora or fauna, theres no way to tell unless you ask the manufacturer to provide a copy of each questionable ingredients certicate of analysis. To avoid this kind of research, vegans opt for established vegan brands and third party certications such as the ones offered by the non-prot Vegan Action (vegan.org) and The Vegan Society (vegansociety.com). LISA SYKES is a sustainability specialist for SpaStation.com with expertise in ingredients and cosmetic chemistry. She is co-chair of the Green Spa Network (greenspanetwork.org) personal care product committee and serves on its advisory council.SHOP VEGAN For environmental and ethical reasons, some companies have excluded animal testing and ingredients from the very beginning. These are just a few examples in a widening variety of vegan lines that are available: SpaRitual: Hand, foot, and body products including nail lacquers that include mica instead of sh scales to provide a glittering effect. sparitual.comIntelligent Nutrients Vegan, with the exception of one product: lip gloss. intelligentnutrients.comSevani Beauty Gluten-free, non-GMO skincare formulated by a holistic aesthetician with ayurvedic and organic ingredients. sevanibeauty.comBayberry Naturals A new bath and body line created by a mom for her family. bayberrynaturals.comEarth Mama Angel Baby Products for pregnant women and babies. earthmamaangelbaby.comSoapwalla Kitchen Sensitive skincare and deodorant. spiritbeautylounge.comOrgani c Spa Magazi ne| Jul y 201243 www. organi cspamagazi ne. comPHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN JOLINCopyright of Organic Spa Magazine is the property of Organic Spa and its content may not be copied oremailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission.However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.