The vegan community in Canada has been growing steadily in the past years and 2019 looks like an exciting year for us vegans. The release of the new Health Canada Food Guide with its major focus on fruits, vegetables and plant-based protein; mainstream media such as The Economist and Forbes declaring 2019 “The Year of […]
Valentine’s day is a great time to show the one you love just how much you love them, but it can be hard to shop for those who are vegan. We’ve put together a top 5 list of vegan gifts that are sure to make your special someone swoon.
Mineral-based, natural sunscreen has been around for quite some time but it has dramatically risen in popularity in recent years. The reasons are manifold. There is growing consumer awareness of the potential dangers of chemicals present in conventional sunscreens and the subsequent rising demand for natural skincare to growing. There is also more and more […]
Winter is the time where many of us suffer from dry and cracked lips. No matter how much you rehydrate, the combination of cold harsh winter winds outside and hot dry air inside gets almost everyone. Now, you would think with that many natural skincare brands in Canada, many would offer vegan lip balms. But, […]
A vegan lifestyle includes more than just plant-based eating. Switching your beauty products to cruelty-free and vegan ones is a big step for most. We’re used to buying the big drugstore brands and it can be confusing to find out which brands are cruelty-free and vegan. That’s why we started to put together a vegan […]
The vegan community in Canada is definitely gaining some traction with more and more VegFests popping up all over Canada. Here in Ontario, we’re absolutely spoiled for choice as we have so many VegFest to go to. But also the other provinces are starting to organize more of them, many had their inaugural vegan […]
There are many reasons why people want to switch to a natural vegan deodorant. If you’re not convinced yet, we recommend reading our recent blog post 5 Reasons To Switch To Natural Deodorant And What To Expect. But, where do you start once you’re convinced that you need a natural vegan deodorant? We’ll explain the […]
Trying to find good natural and vegan hair products can often feel like being on a quest for the holy grail. With the lack of chemicals involved in natural hair care, it seems almost impossible to find a shampoo that lathers up nicely while also cleaning your hair. Or finding a conditioner that nourishes your […]
Being vegan can be a hard. It takes a lot of effort to know which ingredients are animal-derived and which are not. If they’re even listed. What many people don’t know is that a lot of wines and beers are not vegan or not even vegetarian. Animal-based substances such as gelatin, eggs, and isinglass are […]
No one wants to be the smelly one…And while many people are super enthusiastic to try a natural deodorant, they give up easily when the sweating kicks in and claim that the natural solution doesn’t work. A natural deodorant however, works entirely differently than conventional deodorant or antiperspirant. Your body will go through an adjustment phase […]
