The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been known as Fur-Free Friday, the day when fur stores around the country can look forward to having squads of animal advocates demonstrating just outside their doors. PETA, the organization that started Fur-Free Friday, wants to garner some holiday goodwill not just for animals killed for their fur but […]
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Crawling Snails, Biting Fish, and Other Beauty Treatments That Aren’t Pretty
I like my beauty regimen as natural and organic as I can get it. But I prefer that my treatments not move about independently. So the strange new “snail facial” offered by one Japanese salon seems kind of, well, slimy. The theory is that as the snails roam around a person’s face, their mucus helps […]
Yay to Urban Decay and Paul Mitchell for Picking Bunnies Over Profits
Renowned hair-care company John Paul Mitchell Systems and hip cosmetics brand Urban Decay are giving glamour girls a reason to celebrate. Both companies are staying true to their animal-friendly principles by refusing to market their products in China until it stops requiring animal tests for cosmetics. Both companies have received a PETA Courage in Commerce […]
Pumpkin and Poppy Cosmetics is Now Open For Business!
We are pleased to announce that one of our favoritest Chic Vegan contributors, Kristy Cutsforth (veggiebeauty.com) has launched a new line of cosmetics catering to those who love and appreciate vegan and healthy makeup. As you may already know, Kristy is super knowledgeable about cosmetic ingredients and what they mean to us and our health. […]
Review: Beauty Without Cruelty
I personally contacted the animal friendly cosmetics company, Beauty Without Cruelty, to ask if they’d like me to do a review for any of their products. I was interested in doing a review for this company because I think they need more attention in the beauty community. Not only are they a cruelty-free company, they […]