Check out this delicious vegan ramen recipe from vegan creator + recipe developer, Cruelty Free Crystal. Warming, rich high-protein vegan ramen packed with veggies and vital nutrients from the world’s first vegan alternative to animal bone broth, Boon Broth by Ecco Bella. You can make this ramen in less than 10 minutes depending on what ingredient you use. This vegan ramen isn’t only high-protein but filled with plant-based ingredients to support your beauty and health from the inside out. Make it and let us know how you enjoy it ..read more

A Benefits and Risks Breakdown of Natural Sweeteners Finding a healthy balance between sweet and healthy foods in your diet can be tricky. We live in a world full of food products that sneak in “refined sugars” at seemingly every turn. Highly processed sugars that make certain foods so appealing are also responsible for wreaking havoc on our blood sugar, waistline, and immune system over time. From cavities and obesity to the development of diabetes, excessive consumption of refined sugar comes with some serious risks. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits and risks of two natural sweete ..read more

Combating Toxins in Skin Care & Makeup the Natural Way with Vegan Beauty Products Getting up in the morning and putting on makeup is a daily routine activity for many people. From foundation and powder to the lipstick, eyeshadow, and mascara —makeup is often an integral part of feeling ready to face the world. Unfortunately, many of the major brands that fill makeup cabinets and counters also come with a healthy dose of hidden toxins. Since these companies are not legally obligated to disclose the harsh chemicals ingredients in their products, makeup wearers may be paying the consequences ..read more

Do I Have Dandruff or Scalp Psoriasis? Here's What You Need to Know. If you’re currently experiencing or have previously experienced a dry, flaky, and itchy scalp then you might have dandruff or scalp psoriasis. These conditions are oftentimes confused as they have similar symptoms and there may be times of remission with both. However, one is more severe than the other, so it’s important to know the difference between them and the steps you should take to best care for your scalp. Keep reading to learn more about whether you have scalp psoriasis or dandruff and what treatment options are avai ..read more

Are Your Beauty Products Hiding Animal Ingredients? If you’ve recently made the decision to go vegan with your beauty products, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed. There is a vast number of options and labels: plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and more. It’s not always evident which is the best choice. Adding to the confusion, animal ingredients are not clearly labeled - nor do they have to be. You may think that your “naturally derived” lotions are vegan beauty products, only to find that one or more of the ingredients is actually derived from animals. As explained in this NY Times report ..read more

The Ethics of Palm Oil in Beauty Products A growing number of cosmetic and skincare companies are embracing vegan and cruelty-free products. They are consistently producing vegan beauty products made without animal ingredients and without any animal testing. But that does not necessarily guarantee that these products are produced ethically. The Problems with Using Palm Oil The use of palm oil highlights this dilemma. Although palm oil, extracted from the palm oil fruit, is vegan, it has become controversial over the past few years for ethical reasons. First, palm oil has caused the deforestati ..read more

Being in nature helps the mind filter out the delusions of human emotion. It is those emotions and feelings that set the reality we experience. Reality is mirrored back to us. For example, by generating feelings of gratitude I experience a reality that is hopeful and happier. We do this individually and collectively, and in keeping with this mirror effect, we are co-creators of our reality. How to deal with fear? Embrace it, acknowledge it and replace it with gratitude. There is no need to feel guilty about seeking happiness during tough times. Your feelings of confidence and gratitu ..read more

With numerous products on the market, shopping for skin care products can be a chore. It often involves translating scientific jargon on bottles and having to research online reviews just to make sure your skin doesn't go haywire. After all, medical experts on Cienciae Cinama note how our skin absorbs up to 60 percent of the products we apply on it. That sounds like good news, if only most commercial products didn't contain a ton of preservatives and harmful chemicals. As this information becomes more widespread, more and more people are starting to reconsider the type of products they ..read more

What many non-vegan individuals don’t realize is that a vegan lifestyle extends beyond dietary specialization. To truly make sure you are cutting out cruelty, you also need to make conscious decisions regarding things like clothing, make-up and even aesthetic treatments as well. Unfortunately, many aesthetic treatments involve animal testing or non-vegan bases in their ingredients. The good news is that there are still some treatments that vegans can explore without compromising their ethics. To give you an introduction, here are some vegan-friendly aesthetic treatments:Mesothera ..read more

Beauty products labeled “natural” and “organic” are rising in popularity according to a study conducted by Persistence Market Research. The natural and organic personal care products market is predicted to bring in revenue of $29.5 billion globally by 2028. But can the labels be trusted? Consumers need to be wary of the increasing number of organic and natural claims that brands are making, especially when closer examination shows that they aren’t always true. In this blog post, we’ll look at this widespread problem in the beauty industry. Riding the 'clean' wave Worldwide, the organic ..read more