As we step into 2023, we also step straight into Veganuary, a month filled with opportunities to learn and educate ourselves on veganism and how it not only benefits us humans but also mother earth.
However, veganism isn’t just about what we eat, but also about what products we use in our everyday lives. Making a change to veganism doesn’t have to be drastic, and we have some fantastic products that you can incorporate into your everyday life, that care for you and the planet.
Urtekram:
Nordic beauty brand Urtekram creates natural, vegan products, certified by Ecocert Cosmos Organic. Their products are influenced by the consideration and appreciation of the natural world. The brand has vowed to create products that are environmentally friendly, as well as luxurious in order to protect earths beauty.
These wonderful vegan products not only help protect the planet, but they also help manage and tame luscious locks, such as Uretkram’s Spicy Orange Blossom Ultimate Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. Suited to damaged hair, which can be caused by the dry and cold winter air, this fabulous duo helps bring hair back to its original state. Including nourishing jojoba oil and shea butter, the shampoo and conditioner leaves hair feeling stronger, shinier, and uplifted.
Spicy Orange Blossom Ultimate Repair Shampoo (RRP £6.75) and Conditioner (RRP £6.35), available on Super Drug Market Place
Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s is the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America and a leading brand worldwide, that is committed to environmental sustainability, producing high quality vegan, natural and organic products that are environmentally responsible and dedicating profits to help make a better world.
The 18-in-1 Pure Castile Soaps, are good for just about any cleaning task (home and body included), is Dr. Bronner’s most beloved product. These liquid soaps contain no synthetic preservatives, detergents or foaming agents. They can be used on the face, body, hair, food &dishes, laundry, mopping, cleaning your home- the list just doesn’t end! These liquid soaps are available in a range of 10 wonderful scents, including the popular Peppermint scent, perfect for the invigorating refreshing boost to kick-start 2023.
You can also take Dr. Bronner’s with you on-the-go! Marie-Claire’s Award-Winning Organic Peppermint Hand Hygiene Spray, is vegan, organic and fair-trade and is 99.9% effective against killing germs and has a refreshing, light peppermint scent, helping uplift (and be germ-free) whilst out and about.
18-in-1 Pure Castile Soap (RRP £8.79/ml) available to purchase on Superdrug’s Market Place
Hand Hygiene Spray (RRP £5.49) available to purchase at Holland & Barrett
Westlab
The UKs leading bath salt brand, Westlab, produces wonderful vegan, cruelty-free products that are perfect to incorporate into your self-care routine. As the post-Christmas blues are well under-way, Westlab Recover Salts, from their Aromatherapy collection, make the perfect addition to your next bath. These salts include magnesium, eucalyptus and arnica which soothe, relax and cleanse the body. These salts are also great in helping recover from the chaos of the post-Christmas festivities and help reduce anxiousness that comes with the New Year pressure.
Co-Founder of Westlab and Salt Specialist Penny Hamilton say “Magnesium has an incredible calming effect on the body. It is known to be linked directly to stress, meaning when the body is deficient or low on magnesium, it increases adrenalin levels allowing individuals to feel more anxious, worried and frantic. However, magnesium plays an essential role in maintaining the levels of serotonin (our happy hormone) in the body and with the correct intake, can help improve mood”.
Westlab Recover Salts (RRP £6.79/1kg) available to purchase at Boots
Mavala
Mavala is the leading Swiss Nail and Beauty brand, known for producing the iconic nail care products that are vegan and cruelty free. Their fabulous Gel Finish Top-Coat, allows you to create the professional salon look at home, a perfect in-expensive way to treat yourself without breaking the bank after an expensive December. Combine this with Mavala’s brilliant Barrier-Base Coat, which prevents splitting and chipping of the nails, and you will have a home-made manicure that will be mistaken for a one that was done in a salon!
Mavala’s Gel Finish Top-Coat (RRP £8.75) available to purchase at Sephora
Mavala’s Barrier-Base Coat (RRP £18.50) available to purchase at Nails Polish Direct
