​Taking care of one of the largest detoxification organs on our bodies, our skin, is just as important as the care we show the delicate skin on our face.  Overall my philosophy about make-up and what we put on our bodies is parellel to my food philosophy, the simpler and more natural the better.

The vegan diet has increased in popularity recently and is fairly easy to follow these days, but what about those products in your makeup bag?  A'listers such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Natalie Portman have all touted the benefits of glowing skin and hair that come with the vegan lifestyle.  However, a plant-based diet is fairly easy to stick to, but really living the vegan lifestyle can be a little trickier.  Especially when it comes to fabulous vegan cosmetics that live up to their non-vegan counterparts.

Going cruelty-free might be obvious for ethical reasons, but do you know what dirty little secrets hide behind animal cruelty? I’ve pinpointed some of the best, less-obvious reasons to ditch your cruel cosmetics and make room for animal-friendly alternatives!