CRUELTY FREE AND VEGAN LABELS ON PRODUCTS

Although the beauty industry produces dozens of new beauty products every day, one thing is clear: the future of the beauty industry is in vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics. The vegan cosmetics industry is predicted to grow into a $21.4 billion market by 2027 – up from $17 billion in 2022. Companies are finally listening to their consumers, and animals are finally having their voice. But some questions remain: if a product is cruelty-free, does it mean that it is automatically vegan? Is "vegan" the same as "cruelty-free"?

The terms "cruelty free" and "vegan" have become increasingly popular in just a few years as consumer demand for cruelty-free cosmetics grows. These two labels are often used interchangeably, both by companies and consumers, but they don't actually mean the same thing.

What is the difference between "cruelty-free" and vegan? Short answer: "cruelty free" generally means that there was no animal testing at any stage of production, while "vegan" means that the products do not contain ingredients of animal origin.

When choosing cosmetics, you should keep in mind that a "vegan" product may be tested on animals, while "cruelty-free" products may contain ingredients of animal origin, such as beeswax. To choose an ethically correct product, it is best to look for both labels.