![]() For this reason, picking an electronics brand like Panasonic or Philips is, in my opinion, ideal. They own brands like Gillette, Venus, and CoverGirl, only to name a few. Here's the tricky cruelty-free twist: Braun, the most popular brand of epilators, is owned by no other than Procter & Gamble, a corporation that tests on animals. I'm not going to lie: it hurts like a mofo the first couple of times, but it gets better fast and it's well worth it! The little tweezers open and close at a high-speed, plucking your hairs out as you glide the tool down your leg. Also, the more you epilate, the less your hair will grow back.Īn epilator is essentially 50-ish powered tweezers, all into one tool. Here's a quick 3-minute video that teaches how to make and use sugaring paste:Įpilating is my preferred method of removing hair when it comes to legs everything else I shave, but I epilate my legs once or twice a week.Įpilating has its advantages: it doesn't require any cosmetics and is therefore cruelty-free (take this with a grain of salt, I'll talk more about it in a bit), it pulls the hairs from the root and you can therefore remain hairless longer, and it doesn't require as much time and effort as shaving or other methods. It also doesn't burn the skin like waxing does. Because this paste sticks only to the hair follicles and not to the skin, this process is much less painful than waxing. Sugaring involves making a paste from heated sugar, lemon, and water that is then applied to the skin at room temperature. Luckily there's a cruelty-free alternative, and it's better than waxing for several reasons: sugaring. ![]() Waxing is a painful process that most of the time involves harsh chemicals and animal ingredients (beeswax). For facial hair, they also have a Facial Hair Removal Cream. What's neat is that it comes with an exfoliating sponge that you can velcro to the bottle. They have a wide array of hair-removal products, including their Sensitive Hair Removal Cream for legs. There is however a 100% cruelty-free company called Nad's that I found. I avoid popular brands like Nair and Veet like the plague, as they are severe animal-rights offenders. Not the cheapest alternative, but highly recommended for smooth, smooth, smooth skin.Īvalon Organics Moisturizing Cream Shave | Alba Botanica Hawaiian Cream Shave | Kiss My Face Moisture Shave | Lush Turkish Delight Shower Smoothie Option 2) Hair Removal Creams It's a super rich and moisturizing body wash, which is why it doubles so well as a shaving cream. ![]() Personally, when I'm feeling indulgent, I use Lush's Turkish Delight shower smoothie for shaving. Their purpose is to be highly moisturizing and provide a surface on which the razor can glide easily. While this doesn't mean that you should use soap alone, something like hair conditioner can do the job, and it can be easier to find than a cruelty-free shaving cream. For ladies with sensitive skin, Kiss My Face and Avalon make unscented versions here and here.Īs an option, Alba Botanica also offer a packaging with a (non-aerosol) pump I recommend Mango Vanilla because of the fantastic scent (and it's under 5$ on amazon).Ī final tip when choosing a shaving cream: don't feel like you're limited to products labeled as "shaving creams". Leaping Bunny-certified companies Kiss My Face, Alba Botanica, and Avalon Organics each make their version of a shave cream that comes in a tube. Unfortunately when it comes to shaving delicate areas such as armpits, I believe disposable razors and blades work best. Since using disposable razors can be wasteful, using a safety razor in order to cut down this waste is a good option, especially for men. They also sell cartridges in bulk at a very decent price (around 1$ per cartridge). Not only does this company exclusively make goods as opposed to cosmetics products, but they also work with recycled materials. ![]() The most animal-friendly razor I've found is by Preserve. They only make razors and they're cruelty-free, but Energizer also owns brands such as Schick, which aren't cruelty-free. ![]() Personna ( listed on PETA as "American Safety Razor") is a brand of razors which belongs to Energizer Holdings. Shick, Gilette, Venus, and others should be avoided. Most big brands of razors found in drugstore do test on animals. Your best bet is therefore buying a razor from a company that only makes and sells razors and other related goods, and not cosmetics. Which razors to avoid?Įven though razors themselves aren't tested on animals, a huge percentage of brands that sell razors are notorious for animal testing. If you prefer to shave, these are the best options for cruelty-free razors and shaving creams. Click here to find out more and claim your August box. Every month, we bring you up to $195 worth of cruelty-free and vegan products for only $34.99 with our subscription box. ![]()
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