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Dialogue: 0,0:00:03.57,0:00:05.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For new Vegans the first priority should always be
Dialogue: 0,0:00:05.69,0:00:07.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,eliminating meat, dairy and eggs
Dialogue: 0,0:00:08.22,0:00:09.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But once you've changed your eating habits,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.66,0:00:11.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's important to ensure that the other everyday products
Dialogue: 0,0:00:11.83,0:00:13.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you use are ethical too
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.64,0:00:16.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is not always practical or financially possible to replace
Dialogue: 0,0:00:16.26,0:00:18.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,every non- Vegan product immediately
Dialogue: 0,0:00:18.97,0:00:20.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And since the damage has already been done when
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.46,0:00:21.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the products have been purchased,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.60,0:00:24.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it's okay to use up existing products
Dialogue: 0,0:00:24.41,0:00:25.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.78,0:00:26.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,after they're gone,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.62,0:00:29.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you have a responsibility to buy Vegan alternatives
Dialogue: 0,0:00:29.64,0:00:32.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Fortunately there are plenty of Vegan cosmetics available
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.26,0:00:36.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you find ethical companies, they will clearly label their products as Vegan
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.19,0:00:39.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But there are plenty of Vegan products which aren't labelled
Dialogue: 0,0:00:41.22,0:00:43.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Cruelty free is a misleading term which means
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.12,0:00:45.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a product has not been tested on animals
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.60,0:00:48.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it can still contain cruel animal derived ingredients
Dialogue: 0,0:00:49.25,0:00:51.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are really only three logos you should trust when
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.36,0:00:53.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,looking for non- animal tested cosmetics
Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.02,0:00:56.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Any other symbol or logo of a bunny is unofficial
Dialogue: 0,0:00:56.69,0:00:59.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and shouldn't be trusted without further research
Dialogue: 0,0:00:59.54,0:01:01.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But because companies have to pay an extra fee to display
Dialogue: 0,0:01:01.84,0:01:03.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,these logos on their packaging,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.67,0:01:06.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some certified products might not display the logos
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.03,0:01:10.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So you can check on their database if you think this might be the case
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.74,0:01:18.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Phrases like:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.66,0:01:20.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," This product has not been tested on animals
Dialogue: 0,0:01:20.51,0:01:22.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We fund research into alternatives "
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.98,0:01:25.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,often still means that the ingredients were tested
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.58,0:01:27.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just not on the final product
Dialogue: 0,0:01:27.60,0:01:29.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So they are not cruelty free
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.59,0:01:32.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And many cosmetics have a number of different ingredients
Dialogue: 0,0:01:32.01,0:01:34.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which will be unfamiliar to most people
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.02,0:01:35.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Most of them are synthetic, but look out for
Dialogue: 0,0:01:35.84,0:01:38.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the following animal derived ingredients:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:38.56,0:01:42.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Ambergris, beeswax, which is also called cera alba and is very common
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.94,0:01:45.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Carmine, which is a common red dye also known as Red 5
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.65,0:01:47.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,cochineal or carminic acid
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.55,0:01:50.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And casein, caseinate and sodium caseinate
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.62,0:01:54.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Cholesterol, collagen, estrogen or estradiol
Dialogue: 0,0:01:54.56,0:01:57.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Keratin, lanolin, lecithin,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.33,0:01:59.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,glycerides, monoclycerides,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:59.12,0:02:01.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,musk, oleic acid, placenta
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.54,0:02:05.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Polypeptides, polysorbates, progestrone and retinol
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.85,0:02:09.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And lactic acid and glyceride or glycerol can both be derived from animals
Dialogue: 0,0:02:09.55,0:02:11.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But companies have started to use plant sources
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.74,0:02:14.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you might need to contact the company if you're unsure
Dialogue: 0,0:02:14.73,0:02:17.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Just understand that it's okay to make mistakes as long as
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.04,0:02:19.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you always strive to learn more and do the best you can
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.40,0:02:21.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be as ethical as possible
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.80,0:02:23.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And keep in my mind that phrases like:
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.15,0:02:23.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," All natural "
Dialogue: 0,0:02:23.90,0:02:27.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can be applied to almost all of the disgusting animal derived ingredients
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.97,0:02:29.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So don't let this mislead you
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.45,0:02:32.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are hundreds of companies which sell all kinds of
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.43,0:02:34.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Vegan cosmetics in varying prices
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.93,0:02:36.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Some of them can only be found online
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.47,0:02:39.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but there are plenty of high street products available too
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.50,0:02:46.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's impossible to link to every company in every country
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.74,0:02:48.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but in the ebook which is attached below,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.77,0:02:52.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I've included the most useful and comprehensive lists, guides and videos
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.58,0:02:56.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The cruelty free international guide as well as PETA's guide
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.10,0:02:57.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the " Choose Cruelty Free " guide
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.47,0:02:59.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are good places to start
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.54,0:03:01.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And if you simply type your country with the phrase:
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.46,0:03:03.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," Vegan cosmetics " into Google or Youtube
Dialogue: 0,0:03:04.06,0:03:07.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you will find the most relevant information on products you can buy
Dialogue: 0,0:03:07.26,0:03:10.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Checking online Vegan guides as well as company websites' ingredients lists
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.88,0:03:13.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is a good way to find out which products are Vegan
Dialogue: 0,0:03:13.61,0:03:15.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if you're still unsure about something,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.06,0:03:16.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,make sure you email the company
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.35,0:03:18.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You'll need to ask:
Dialogue: 0,0:03:18.52,0:03:21.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," Does the product contain animal derived ingredients? "
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.60,0:03:25.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," Do you test on animals at any point during the production of your products? "
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.25,0:03:28.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," Are the ingredients tested on animals by your supplier? "
Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.91,0:03:31.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,," Does any third party test on animals on your behalf? "
Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.43,0:03:34.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it's also a good idea to ask the company for
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.09,0:03:35.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a list of Vegan products
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.40,0:03:38.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To save time I've attached a template that you can
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.27,0:03:39.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,paste into emails below
Dialogue: 0,0:03:39.52,0:03:40.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So make use of that
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.27,0:03:44.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Emails and social media inquiries help influence companies
Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.77,0:03:47.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So by doing this, they will be encouraged to clarify the labelling
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.56,0:03:50.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and even change their ingredients and animal testing policies
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.16,0:03:53.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Recently there has been a ban on animal testing in Europe
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.53,0:03:56.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and in some other areas like Israel, India and New Zealand
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.98,0:03:59.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,On the surface this is meant thay companies cannot sell
Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.11,0:04:02.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,products or ingredients tested on animals in these countries
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.51,0:04:03.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,However
Dialogue: 0,0:04:03.66,0:04:05.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This does not mean that we should be complacent about
Dialogue: 0,0:04:05.66,0:04:07.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the cosmetics we use
Dialogue: 0,0:04:07.72,0:04:11.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The bans just apply to ingredients which are only used in cosmetics
Dialogue: 0,0:04:11.54,0:04:14.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it only covers consumer safety tests meaning that
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.28,0:04:16.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they can still test ingredients on animals to determine if
Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.74,0:04:19.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there's a risk for the environment or worker safety
Dialogue: 0,0:04:19.54,0:04:22.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And unethical international companies can still test products or ingredients
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.68,0:04:23.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in other parts of the world
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.17,0:04:26.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And keep in mind that regardless of the ban
Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.10,0:04:30.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,companies still use animal derived ingredients in many of their products
Dialogue: 0,0:04:30.26,0:04:32.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The ban also doesn't cover household products
Dialogue: 0,0:04:32.28,0:04:35.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you'll still need to find Vegan alternatives for those
Dialogue: 0,0:04:35.82,0:04:38.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Because the chemicals in cosmetics can be harmful for the body,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:39.10,0:04:42.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some Vegans choose to simplify their cosmetics use and use cheaper,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:42.06,0:04:43.95,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,less processed alternatives
Dialogue: 0,0:04:44.37,0:04:46.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Things like coconut oil and shea butter are
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.14,0:04:48.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,great as a moisturizer or hair conditioner
Dialogue: 0,0:04:48.59,0:04:51.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And you can even make homemade lip balms with them as well
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.52,0:04:52.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And there are tons of recipes for
Dialogue: 0,0:04:52.70,0:04:55.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,things like homemade deodorants and facemasks
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.32,0:05:05.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This might seem overwhelming
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.18,0:05:07.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but remember that changing habits often seems a lot more
Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.43,0:05:09.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,challenging than it actually is
Dialogue: 0,0:05:09.85,0:05:12.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The initial switch from non- Vegan to Vegan cosmetics does require
Dialogue: 0,0:05:12.71,0:05:15.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some extra time and effort for a short period
Dialogue: 0,0:05:15.31,0:05:17.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But once you've found and tested out new Vegan products,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.33,0:05:20.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,you won't need to think about it
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.50,0:05:22.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,For more information about animal testing
Dialogue: 0,0:05:22.40,0:05:25.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as well as a complete beginners guide to Vegan cosmetics
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.54,0:05:27.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,check out the free ebook linked below
Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.25,0:05:31.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I also have complete guides to Vegan food and Vegan clothing
Dialogue: 0,0:05:31.10,0:05:32.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,so you can make use of those too
Dialogue: 0,0:05:33.43,0:05:36.58,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If you want to help support the production of helpful guides like this one,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.62,0:05:39.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,please help support my activism via Patreon