Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts) Thu Jan 10, 2013, 06:32 PM Jan 2013

Vegan / cruelty free skin care suggestions

I used to buy and looove Clinique's eye cream, but Clinique (Estee Lauder parent company) now states that it does animal testing "where required by law". They caved in order to have access to Chinese markets, which apparently demand products be animal-tested. Fuckers.

Anyway. I bought an alternative cream that was paraben free, etc., etc., supposedly hypoallergenic, no animal testing, etc. And was in pain, with puffy eyes, every time I tried to use it (twice - first time I thought it was a fluke, second time I wised up).

I don't want to use anything heavy with petrolatum for obvious reasons, nor to I want to dab straight coconut, Vitamin E, or other oil on the delicate skin around my eyes at night. But my skin is dry, and I do like to take care of my skin as best I can (esp. as I slide toward middle age)

There are many, many vegan/cruelty-free brands listed at PETA, but I'm wondering if anyone here has a brand they like and trust. No guarantees I won't have problems with it, I know, but I always like to have input before I try something new.

Thanks.

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Vegan / cruelty free skin care suggestions (Original Post) Flaxbee Jan 2013 OP

My stock answer when looking for something veg*n... Chan790 Jan 2013 #1

thanks for the links, Chan790. I was so disappointed to read about Clinique because Flaxbee Jan 2013 #3

I was going to suggest the same stuff. LeftyMom Jan 2013 #5

Have you heard of Carley's? Still Blue in PDX Jan 2013 #2

no, have never heard of it. Will check it out. Thanks! Flaxbee Jan 2013 #4

I like Kiss My Face Eye Repair Creme Eyewitness onestepforward Jan 2013 #6

skin care suggestions Albertsmith Aug 2013 #7

Well THAT was enlightening. kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #10

Aubrey Organics CrispyQ Aug 2013 #8

My skin care: kestrel91316 Aug 2013 #9

Have you actually tried coconut oil, or did you assume it won't work? athena Aug 2013 #11

Chan790

(20,176 posts)

1. My stock answer when looking for something veg*n...

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:14 PM

Jan 2013

is Vegan Store/Pangea. http://www.veganstore.com (Vegan Store is the online store, Pangea is the brick and mortar store which is about 20 minutes from here in Rockville, MD.)

They have everything...including a wide range of skincare products. http://www.veganstore.com/category/vegan-body-care

Based on the description of what you're looking for, if the price isn't horrifying ($19 for 1oz. which should last 4-6 months, half that if you apply twice a day), might be this eye-cream. http://www.veganstore.com/product/230/facial-care

Eye products are kind of tricky because most skin-moisturizers are likely to irritate your eyes and there is not a wide range of vegan cruelty-free eye-creams to my knowledge. Never use anything to moisturize around the eyes not designed for that purpose; in addition to puffiness and irritation, there's a risk of conjunctivitis (pink-eye) and other eye inflammation.

Alternately, there's the old-world/rustic solutions: cucumber rounds, oatmeal masks.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)

3. thanks for the links, Chan790. I was so disappointed to read about Clinique because

Reply to Chan790 (Reply #1)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 10:52 PM

Jan 2013

the product I used was nice, not greasy, didn't irritate my skin, was specifically for eyes. Sigh. Greed is going to destroy this planet.

Anyway, I'll check those links out. That price is fine, if it's good quality...

LeftyMom

(49,212 posts)

5. I was going to suggest the same stuff.

Reply to Chan790 (Reply #1)

Fri Jan 11, 2013, 12:48 AM

Jan 2013

I haven't tried a BWC product I didn't like, except one cleanser.

Still Blue in PDX

(1,999 posts)

2. Have you heard of Carley's?

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 07:17 PM

Jan 2013

I started buying it on eBay years ago and wouldn't use anything else now.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_seeall_8?rh=k%3Acarley%27s+moisturizer%2Ci%3Abeauty&keywords=carley%27s+moisturizer&ie=UTF8&qid=1357863270

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)

4. no, have never heard of it. Will check it out. Thanks!

Reply to Still Blue in PDX (Reply #2)

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 10:54 PM

Jan 2013

Right now I'm looking specifically for eye cream, but these products look nice for lotions, soaps, etc.

onestepforward

(3,691 posts)

6. I like Kiss My Face Eye Repair Creme Eyewitness

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Sat Jan 12, 2013, 04:30 AM

Jan 2013

http://www.vitacost.com/kiss-my-face-eye-repair-creme-eyewitness

I've been using it for years and I'm very happy with it. It's gentle, effective and lasts a very long time.

Albertsmith

(2 posts)

7. skin care suggestions

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2013, 02:28 AM

Aug 2013

It is certainly the fact that the skin care suggestions for the individuals is mostly in demand. By looking at the the threads that provide with the elements related to the skin are supremely interesting for me, specially. Also, I would like to add on that the skin care is the thing that is always in demand and people search out for the remedies that can be helpful for them.

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)

10. Well THAT was enlightening.

Reply to Albertsmith (Reply #7)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 05:23 PM

Aug 2013

CrispyQ

(38,116 posts)

8. Aubrey Organics

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Sun Aug 25, 2013, 12:51 PM

Aug 2013

Here's what I use on a regular basis & love.

English Primrose lotion
Rose Mosqueta lotion
Rose Mosqueta shampoo & conditioner
Eucalyptus bath soak - my weekly pedicure treat - hubby loves this too

http://www.aubrey-organics.com/

kestrel91316

(51,666 posts)

9. My skin care:

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Wed Aug 28, 2013, 05:22 PM

Aug 2013

I wash my face with Dr. Bronner's baby soap bar (unscented). I then wipe my skin with a blend of 75% witch hazel/25% rubbing alcohol to get soap and makeup residues off. My moisturizer is just a drop or two of hemp seed oil if I have it, olive oil if I don't.

That's it.

Of course my makeup is all Cover Girl, lol, so I'm not perfect.

athena

(4,187 posts)

11. Have you actually tried coconut oil, or did you assume it won't work?

Reply to Flaxbee (Original post)

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 04:18 PM

Aug 2013

I've been using it on my face for a while now, including near my eyes, and I'm very pleased with it. It's slightly oily when I first put it on, but it's not heavy like petrolatum. Not only is it vegan, but it's also environmentally friendly: no plastic containers to throw away.

If you absolutely want something commercial, Paula Begoun makes some good products. Most are vegan:
http://www.paulaschoice.com/who-we-are/faq/animal-testing-and-by-products/
She points out, further, that you don't need a special eye cream:
http://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/eye-care/_/you-dont-need-an-eye-cream-and-heres-why

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