I'm interested in making soap at home. But looking online for recipes has my head spinning. I've just found so many, but what I really want is a simple, vegan recipe that will produce a small batch. I'd love to find something with very few ingredients (I don't have much money to spend on a huge variety of oils).

Awhile ago I got a book called "Soap ( Read more... )

Right now I'm using Aveeno lotion, I love it but I'd like to go even more simple and natural for my skin care (and I found out that they do animal testing ~sigh). Everything seems to aggravate my dermatitis, even some "natural brand" lotions ( Read more... )

Is there such a thing as a down-filled pillow that is cruelty-free? I've heard that eider down is cruelty-free, and I'm willing to pay more if necessary, but I'd like some extra input on the matter ( Read more... )

Been lurking for a while but this is my first post!

Looking for some advice and opinions…I need to restock my make up, and I want to buy veg*n & cruelty-free. I'm in the UK so would prefer to buy from a UK based company/website.

I've searched online and found Beauty without Cruelty and Lavera 'Trend Sensitiv'. I was also looking at B Never Too ( Read more... )

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Ah, I have a dilemma. I'm hoping some of you animal lovers can give me a pep talk. I need a little encouragement to do the right thing, whatever that is.

First off, I'm a suburban homesteader. I'm in the process of trying to become as self-sustaining for food as possible. One of the ways we're doing this is getting a a pair of dwarf goats. Roll call ( Read more... )

You dont have to be vegan to love these bags, they are full of awesome craft samples!  17-20 samples per bag, from all over the world....better yet, 10% of profits go to an animal sanctuary!  They went on sale yesterday and we sold half of them in the first couple of hours ( Read more... )

so it's time for me to replace my pillows. my head and neck and back ache every morning because of them... i've had them for maybe five years, and they've all just lost their fluff/shape. i'd want to get a pillow that's cruelty free and comfortable (stiff, but soft). i was looking into tempur pedic pillows, but i have no idea what's up with them ( Read more... )

I just had to plug this amazing company for those who may not have discovered it: http://pangeaorganics.com/

Organic, vegan, ethical and responsible... I think I am most impressed with their zero waste, plantable packaging! Incredible! I only have the face mask so far but, slowly and surely, ( Read more... )

I use recycled paper towels for the mirrors, and rags for the counter tops and outside of the toilets, although I think I'll switch to recycled paper towels for that for hygienic reasons ( Read more... )