Occasionally, I receive email from listeners and patients who are concerned about companies that either test product ingredients on animals or purchase ingredients from companies that allow animal testing. I have done some research and I am happy to offer a list of companies that are dedicated to strictly vegan cosmetic products. Meaning they do not test on animals and the cosmetics do not contain animal or insect by products. Many are passionate about not using such cosmetics, whereas it may not be a priority for some. I believe we each have to make the decision to purchase cosmetics or any product for that matter based on our own values, beliefs and ethics. It is a very personal choice.

I welcome additional information to pass on as well as any feedback.

Allens Naturally, 1-800-352-8971; www.allensnaturally.com

Amazon Premium Products, www.amazonpp.com

Anise Cosmetics, 305-937-1202; www.anisecosmetics.com

Aroma Bella, 1-800-760-7779; www.aromabella.com

Avalon Organics, 1-800-227-5120; www.avalonorganics.com

Beauty Without Cruelty, 1-888-674-2344; www.beautywithoutcruelty.com

Brookside Soap Company, 1-800-243-0275; www.brooksidesoap.com

Brown Bag Botanicals, 916-455-2448; www.brownbagbotanicals.com

Cocoon Apothecary, 519-570-1432; www.cocoonapothecary.com

Cruelty-Free Brand Skin Care, 248-433-1348; www.crueltyfreebrandskincare.com

D. Adair Cosmetics, 318-742-5202; www.daretobeyoung.com

Devita Natural Skin Care Systems, 1-877-2-DEVITA; www.devita.net

Diva Soaps, 513-807-0658; www.divasoaps.com

Earthly Body, 1-877-324-4367; www.earthlybody.com

Elta, 1-800-633-8872; www.elta.net

Freeman Beauty, 310-446-9300; www.freemanbeauty.com

Fresh Body Market, 1-866-313-7374; www.freshbodymarket.com

Gabriel Cosmetics, 1-800-497-6419; www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com

Grapeseed Oil Company, 805-456-3655; www.thegrapeseedcompany.com

Inika Mineral Cosmetics, (02) 4283 1043; www.inika.com.au

Innovative Formulations, 1-800-487-9510; www.innovativeformulations.com

KINeSYS Performance Sunscreen, 1-877-546-3797; www.kinesys.com

Kirk's Natural Products, 1-800-825-4757; www.kirksnatural.com

LaNatura, 1-800-352-6288; www.lanatura.com

LaNatura, 1-800-352-6288; www.lanatura.com

Max Green Alchemy, 415-863-4155; www.maxgreenalchemy.com

Mia Rose Products, Inc., 1-800-292-6339; www.miarose.com

Nail-Aid, 305-937-1202; www.nailaidcares.com

Natural Beauty, 1-877-622-3288; www.mynaturalbeautycare.com

Nirvana, 1-800-824-6396; www.lotusbrands.com

Organic Grooming, 952-303-4516; www.Organic-Grooming.com

Outside/In Cosmetics, 604-847-0413; www.outsideincosmetics.com

Perfect Organics, 1-800-653-1078; www.perfectorganics.com

Rhone Botanicals, 617-650-4255; www.rhonebotanicals.com

Sevi Cosmetics, 410-522-5151; www.sevicosmetics.com

Skin Care for Athletes, 919-285-9364; www.skincareforathletes.com

Zuzu Cosmetics, 1-800-497-6419; www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com