✨Be emPOWERed: The Blog✨

Though most of us would agree we want our skincare products to be cruelty-free, not everyone actually takes the time to research the companies we buy from. Unless that Leaping Bunny logo is staring you in the face, it’s easy to hope for the best and continue using your favorite mascara or face wash. Thankfully, more and more companies are...

The terms used in skincare these days can be pretty overwhelming. If you've been in the skincare aisle of a Whole Foods anytime in the past decade, you'll have seen products labeled primarily labeled with terms like "organic" and "clean." But while all of these terms sound good, what exactly do they mean—and what really matters in terms of finding...

Clean. Natural. Green. Nontoxic. Organic. Much like with food, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by buzzwords when you’re buying beauty and skincare products. Perhaps you’ve heard you’re supposed to look for natural, organic ingredients and steer clear of things like parabens and phthalates. But decoding labels and marketing jargon isn’t exactly easy, especially when there’s a new article every day...

You’re probably familiar with the many reasons people choose a vegan diet: They believe it’s better for their health; it’s great for the environment; they believe meat and dairy products are cruel to animals. Whether or not you agree with all of that rationale, you might not quite be ready or willing to commit to a drastic change in your...