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6 Reasons Why Vegan & Cruelty-Free Fragrance Brands Matter

While the rest of the world is just starting to catch on, vegan and cruelty-free products are all we’ve ever known and would ever consider. They’re more than just a trend to us. That’s exactly why you’ll never be disappointed to find any greenwashing or green sheen tactics from our cruelty-free skincare, hair products and fragrances. We’ve been eco-conscious from the get-go.

You can trust us to create the safest products for you and the environment, and we’re honored to keep this promise with every formula in our extensive collections. Learn why these choices are so important and how they can make a difference for you and our planet — starting with your daily beauty routine.

#1 Animal & animal by-products are not what you want on your body

Ever wondered what these actually are? They’re any material derived from the body of an animal, including fat, blood, milk or eggs, and they’re hiding in your everyday skincare products. In perfumes, these ingredients can be just as disturbing. Ambergris, found in whale intestines, is sometimes used as a binding agent. Some musky scents can contain animal secretions from beavers, deer or civets (an animal similar to a cat, which is found in Asia and Africa). The idea of spritzing yourself with any of these is, well, pretty crude. We’ll stick to vegan perfume, thanks!

#2 Beauty ≠ Cruelty

Rabbits, mice, rats, pigs, hamsters, cats, dogs and even fish are among the poor creatures tortured to test cosmetics and other products in the United States. P.E.T.A. estimates that in America, more than 100 million animals are killed every year as a result. The European Union and other countries have banned animal testing, while the U.S. has yet to. Choose a more humane world and help us promote this change with cruelty-free perfume and home fragrances. We’ve even sponsored the Protect Our Oceans campaign from EARTHDAY.ORG to help preserve the beauty of the sea and the aquatic life beneath those cresting waves.

#3 Animal testing isn’t always reliable

There are alternative methods to animal testing, and they actually prove to be more effective than some of the traditional cruel experiments. For example, the inhumane allergy skin test performed on guinea pigs can only determine human reactions at a rate of 72%, versus a 90% detection rate with other lab-based tests. Cruelty-free cosmetic brands are not only taking better care of the animals that share our planet, but they’re also providing innovative products that deliver better results. There’s a reason that Clean Beauty Collective was the company to develop one of the finest water-based fragrance lines for sensitive skin.

#4 Join a crucial cultural shift

Cast your vote with your dollar by choosing the best vegan perfume and beauty products you can find. Many companies tend to use less responsibly sourced or manufactured materials since it can be much easier and cheaper for them. And while Clean Beauty Collective has always been 100% vegan and cruelty-free, more brands are starting to take notice. When you buy any vegan or cruelty-free makeup, you’re contributing to ethical consumerism and promoting positive change. Share your conscious choices with your friends and family — society can make the shift to perfume brands that are cruelty-free and encourage other industries to follow suit!

#5 Feel confident with safer ingredients 

Our vegan fragrances contain more sustainable ingredients and are crafted without the harsh chemicals you’d find in other perfumes and cosmetics. We never use parabens, phthalates, synthetic colors or 13 other potentially toxic ingredients (see the full list here). You’ll always see a full ingredient list on each product — we’ve got nothing to hide! And you’ll always feel good knowing our cruelty-free fragrance collections are safer for your skin. Learn more about our ingredients on our blog, where we dedicate articles to our sustainable sourcing, transparency and plenty more. We believe that an informed decision to order cruelty-free cologne and other aromatic products helps people better understand how to identify other eco-friendly products.

#6 Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Animal agriculture makes up 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. every year. We help combat that number by creating animal-free products. Clean Beauty Collective also works with manufacturers who employ green manufacturing processes, such as solar power. And our eco-conscious packaging utilizes everything from recyclable paper to compostable corn-based cellophane to help reduce our (and your!) impact on the planet. Find the best cruelty-free perfumes, beauty products and home fresheners that give back to the planet. You can pamper yourself anytime and share these formulas with friends as thoughtful gifts for any occasion.

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