7/14 Vegan Beauty
Little by little I continue to incorporate more vegan beauty products into my routine. Sometimes it feels easy, like finding vegan shampoo and conditioner at a major chain retailer, while other times it feels daunting. Fear no more , the Vegan Beauty Market has taken the detective work out of finding compassionate beauty products. With lines like Aubry Organics, Herbs of Grace and Beauty Without Cruelty, they are building an online shop where we will easily find products to fit our needs and our budget. A portion of the shops proceeds are donated to charities that will be listed on their site. Hand picked quality products that are compassionate and will arrive at my door that also come with a built in philanthropic mission…. that is truly beautiful.
Kale Trail Update
I told myself that when I received the new training schedule for July that I would not look at or be intimidated by the mileage we would be running in the last week of the month. We are not there yet and Coach Kelly has not let me down. The minute it popped into my inbox I downloaded it and stared at the numbers. Fear and self doubt had the following conversation, “That is farther than the farthest we have ever run…if you have to eat a snack in the middle of your run…you are running too far…We can’t run that far, we have never run that far.” So, I printed the calendar, put it on the fridge, walked out the door with Sandy and we ran our kale off. Fear and self doubt kicked and screamed every step of that long run, but I eventually made it and the run was over. Our inner critics and fears may be really loud but nothing shuts them down quicker than taking the first step. We can do it anyway. We can walk, run or do anything that we want to do, even if we are afraid.
Have a delicious day.
Tags: compassionate products, going veg, Kale Trail update, plant based diet, trying vegan, trying vegetarian, vegan, vegan beauty market, vegan products, vegan wannabe
July 14th, 2011 at 6:15 am
Thanks for the great resource re: vegan beauty products. I’ve been trying to make some changes – and have super-sensitive skin – so it’s been challenging. I’ll check out the site.
Your training is going great! I’m so psyched for you both! Woot!
July 19th, 2011 at 9:05 am
There are alot of fun vegan products out there. Just keep in mind Vegan isnt always natural. Try to avoid Parabens, Sulfates and Petro-chemicals. The first ingredient in most shampoos in SlS sodium lauryl sulfate- this is the same ingredient in floor stripper. Its was gives things its lather. This does not clean you skin infact its strips your skin. They do sell many SLS free shampoos.
July 27th, 2011 at 11:24 pm
JL,
I have found that incorporating new vegan products a little at a time has been less stressful and more economical than a complete overhaul. I also really appreciate tips on easy ways to find the right products for me.
Thank you for the kind support. It is so exciting!!
July 27th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Julie,
You are so right and thank you for the reminder. Just because something is void of dairy products does not make it the most natural or healthy choice. Always be diligent when choosing beauty products and seek out companies that are using whole, natural and sustainable ingredients.