Animal derived ingredients are often found in skin care: beeswax, lanolin (a grease derived from wool), gelatin (from animal skin and bones), and squalene (extracted from shark's liver). To be considered vegan, products must consist of only ingredients sourced without any use of animals.

At Lavera, we have over 100 products certified by the UK based Vegan Society. Look for the sunflower logo on product packaging. The Vegan Society sets stricter standards regarding the use of animals in cosmetics and toiletries than any other certifying body.

Click on this link to see a full list of all Lavera vegan products.

But what if the product says "Milk" in its title?

Lavera uses the word "milk" to describe the creamy consistency of the product. Other Lavera products use lactic acid that is derived from by a fermentation process using cornstarch or beet sugar. All products in this section are vegan. You can read more about vegan ingredients at the Vegetarian Resource Group (http://www.vrg.org).

But what about Lavera products that are not vegan?

At Lavera we use only the best natural ingredients. No chemicals, no artificial preservatives and no animal by-products. Where a product is not vegan, it likely means that the formula contains honey, beeswax, or perhaps milk – natural, organic derivatives we carefully source without any harm to animals, and which we can find no better replacement, at least for now. To see an overview of ingredients used in Lavera products, click here.