Natural cosmetics are often automatically equated with "vegan" – but be careful: not every natural product is actually free of animal ingredients. There are many good reasons to consciously switch to vegan care – for the environment, animals, and your skin.
Why vegan cosmetics?
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No animal suffering: Many conventional cosmetics contain ingredients such as beeswax, lanolin (from sheep's wool) or carmine (derived from lice). However, no animal should have to suffer for our skin care.
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More sustainable: Plant-based alternatives usually have a smaller ecological footprint.
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Well tolerated: Vegan ingredients are often lighter, more breathable, and better suited for sensitive skin.
Why are cosmetics often not vegan?
Even in natural cosmetics, animal raw materials can be found – here are some examples:
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Beeswax: Popular for lip care, but there is no difference to plant waxes when it comes to protection and care.
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Lanolin (wool wax): Common in creams, but can cause allergies.
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Carmine: A red dye from scale insects, still found in some lipsticks and blushes.
This shows: Just because something is natural doesn't mean it's automatically vegan.
Vegan alternatives – gentle & effective
At Queen of Green, we consistently rely on plant-based ingredients and completely refrain from animal raw materials. Instead of beeswax, we use, for example:
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Candelilla wax: protects the skin with a breathable layer and helps to lock in moisture for a long time. You can find this wax in all our “Queens”.
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Berry wax: makes textures creamy-soft and ensures that care products can be applied gently. We use it, for example, in our lip care.
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Myrica wax: nourishes the skin and gives cosmetics a pleasant firmness without weighing them down.
How do you recognize vegan cosmetics? 🔎
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Look for clear seals ("vegan", "PETA approved", "Leaping Bunny").
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Read the INCI list – for unfamiliar terms, a quick check is worthwhile.
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Check if the brand also operates cruelty-free – although mandatory in the EU, it is not always guaranteed for imported products.
Our promise 🫶
All Queen of Green products are:
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100% vegan and cruelty-free - PETA certified!
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natural & sustainable
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handmade in Vienna – with love and without compromise
This way you can be sure: No animal had to suffer for your care – and the environment rejoices with you.
Conclusion
Vegan cosmetics are not a sacrifice, but a real gain: for your skin, for animals, and for our planet.
With plant-based alternatives like candelilla wax, jojoba, and almond oil, you get the same (or better) effect – completely without animal suffering.
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