Is vegan skin care worth it? Are there really powerful creams suitable for this market?
The growth of vegan cosmetics can be explained by a very common behavior of today’s consumers, especially Millennials and Generation Z.
“Consumers are increasingly concerned about the ethical and environmental impact of their purchases. Veganism has a lot of strength in the food sector, however consumer concern is also spreading to other sectors, such as fashion and beauty. There is no official definition of vegan cosmetics, but these products are normally classified as cosmetics that do not contain ingredients of animal origin – meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, honey, propolis, royal jelly, among others – nor products of animal. -products – such as insect dyes, silk, etc. – and which are not tested on animals – ingredients and finished product”, explains Maria Eugênia Ayres, pharmacist and technical manager of Biotec Dermocosmetics.
“The benefits of vegan cosmetics are the same as traditional cosmetics. That is, if we think about skin, hair and appearance care. Vegan cosmetics help hydrate, delay the signs of aging and do everything conventional cosmetics do, but without using animal products. To do this they use chemical and vegetable equivalents, guaranteeing skin and beauty care”, guarantees Maria Eugênia.
Vegan cosmetics and natural cosmetics: the difference
According to the expert, however, it is always necessary to highlight that vegan and natural cosmetics are different things.
“These positions can be used at the same time, but that doesn’t mean they are the same thing. A product may, for example, contain completely synthetic ingredients and be classified as vegan. A vegan product is not necessarily free from synthetic products such as preservatives, sulfates, petrolatum”, explains Maria Eugênia.
But that doesn’t mean this type of product isn’t worth it. “Vegan skincare is worth it for those who wish to end animal cruelty, the desire to see a reduction in global warming – more related to the food industry –, the desire to be healthier, among others,” underlines Maria Eugênia.
Active for rejuvenation
The pharmaceutical company explains that today in the cosmetic market there are numerous active ingredients for rejuvenation that are considered vegan – and are a reference in rejuvenating and pro-aging action.
“The low molecular weight hyaluronic acid vectored by Hyaxel Organic Silicon, for example, is a vegan active obtained through biotechnology. In addition to exerting maximum hydrating action, it intensifies epidermal renewal (retinoic-like effect) and increases the skin’s defense system, counteracting inflammatory reactions. Hyaxel, in fact, is a powerful ally against the effects of stress on the skin. It acts at the epidermal level to reduce the impact of the effects of cortisol which, if elevated, compromises cellular proliferation and differentiation and the growth of keratinocytes, leading to atrophy of the epidermis and weakening of the skin barrier. Therefore, Hyaxel strengthens the barrier function of the skin, increasing protection against external aggressors,” says Maria Eugênia.
Another bet in vegan skin care is the ingredient Superox C, an extract of Australian plum Kakadu Plum, the largest source of vitamin C.
“Superox C contains a large amount of polyphenols, such as gallic and ellagic acids. It strengthens the skin’s defense system against oxidative stress and increases the production of collagen, hyaluronic acid and increases the transport of vitamin C”, explains the pharmacist.
Hyaxel and Superox C can be combined as a powerful pro-aging strategy.
Skin changes
For skin changes such as dark circles, there are also vegan active ingredients found in pharmacies. This is the case of Aldavine 5X, a combination of two algae polysaccharides (galactans and fucans).
“The active ingredient reduces the appearance of dark circles and reduces puffiness in the eye area,” says the pharmacist. Another novelty is the deep rejuvenating action, which acts on the telomeres, through Telodormin, an extract derived from the dormant bulbs of Narcissus Tazetta.
“This active ingredient promotes the modulation of senescent (aged) fibroblasts, preserving the length of telomeres, delaying skin aging. In other words, Telodormin is able to slow down the shortening of telomeres, which is directly related to the aging process,” emphasizes the pharmacist.
Additional benefits of vegan cosmetics
Maria Eugênia points out that in addition to the vegan ideology there are some additional advantages.
“If we think about the benefits for animals, vegan products are extremely beneficial. This is because by not using these ingredients, they do not cause harm to any type of animal. Another point is that by not using animal products, you are not encouraging deforestation for the creation of cattle and other types of livestock,” he adds.
But it is worth warning: “The risk of allergies exists. Just because a product is vegan doesn’t mean it will be hypoallergenic. There is a difference between these terms. Hypoallergenic means that a product contains few allergy-producing substances known as allergens. A vegan product is a product that does not contain active ingredients of animal origin and has not been tested on animals,” she concludes.
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