Vegan Products
This section is a directory of animal-friendly products for vegans in South Africa. It helps you choose personal and household care brands that are animal-friendly and explains where you can buy them. We also have some useful tips for persuading your local store to begin stocking these products.
Product key: BWC - vegan and certified by Beauty Without Cruelty as animal cruelty-free;
LB - vegan and certified through the CCIC's Leaping Bunny Program; LB¹ - vegan and endorsed by CCIC's Leaping Bunny Program BUT parent company that does not comply with the standard.
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Annique Rooibos Man
Rooibos Man Shaving Gel is a rich, lubricating gel, formulated with moisturising lubricants to rehydrate skin and reduce dry redness. A translucent gel for a clear and smooth shave.
After shaving, apply Rooibos Man Moisture Balm. A non-greasy moisturiser for men, Moisture Balm is suitable for sensitive skin and helps prevent premature aging.
Please contact Annique to find your nearest stockist.
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Body Shop
Use Maca Root Shave Cream to condition and moisturise the skin for a comfortable shave, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Maca Root Razor Relief instantly cools, soothes and calms the skin after shaving. The Body Shop's subtly fragranced aftershave balms are easily absorbed to help soften and smooth the skin after shaving.
Note: all Body Shop products are vegan except those containing honey and beeswax (listed on the product packaging as 'cera alba' and 'mel').
Available from The Body Shop stores throughout the country.
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Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees' Bay Rum range has a shaving soap to take the sting out of shaving, and aftershave balm as the final step to naturally smooth skin and a cologne for men - smelling this good has never been so easy.
Products are available from Woolworths stores throughout the country.
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Dermalogica
Dermalogica's shave products include a daily clean beard scrub and a pre-shave guard to soften the beard and protect against razor burn and bumps. For a cool, smooth and close shave, use their shaving cream, gel or oil. Then complete the process with the post-shave balm to calm redness and reduce discomfort. All Dermalogica products contain no animal products.
Dermalogica products are available only through licensed Dermalogica skin therapists nationwide (see web for details).
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LB
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Enchantrix
Enchantrix Organic Products have a shaving gel made with xanthan gum, chamomile and peppermint for a cool, fresh shaving sensation.
Enchantrix products can be purchased online or from selected Spars in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and from health shops and pharmacies nationwide.
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BWC
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Kiss My Face
His and hers Moisture Shave contains a moisturizing formula with antiseptic peppermint to cool and stimulate; and emollients olive oil, coconut oil and aloe vera for healing. Astringents and refreshers, and Vitamins A and E, the nutrients so important for healthy skin, complete the shave.
Kiss My Face products are available in South Africa from Wellness Warehouse in Cape Town and Johannesburg, and from Health Works at Hyde Park Corner, Jo'burg.
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L'OCCITANE
L'OCCITANE for all your shaving needs: prepare your face with a scrub then apply shaving soap, cream or gel, using a brush and shaving bowl. Afterwards, apply after shave balm and after shave splash. Nicks can be dealt with a kalanite crystal shaving stick.
Check the ingredients for honey, beeswax, royal jelly and propolis, since some products contain bee products.
L'OCCITANE have boutiques at Cavendish Connect in Cape Town, Gateway in Durban, Melrose Arch in Johannesburg and Liberty Midlands in Pietermaritzburg.
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Nature's Gate
Nature's Gate Organics have a range of creamy shave gels that prepare and condition your skin for a soft, close shave. Vitamins A and E are added to help tone, soothe and moisturize delicate skin, while certified organic botanicals help minimize shaving irritation. Nature's Gate products contain no animal ingredients.
Products are available in South Africa from Wellness Warehouse in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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LB
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Pangea Organics
Pangea's shower gels can be used as a luxurious shaving product for both men and women. Made from a base of organic extra virgin olive, hemp seed, coconut and jojoba oils, these shower gels are an excellent skin conditioner. They are also one of the best values at Pangea, lasting for around 90 showers.
Pangea Organics are available from Wellness Warehouse in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
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LB
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Pure Beginnings
Pure Beginnings Shave Crème with cooling effect is designed for Men. It is formulated to leave you feeling refreshingly cool after your shave, whilst not drying out your skin. Jojoba oil will moisturise the skin, retard water loss and enhance skin flexibility and suppleness.
It is made with the finest natural and certified organic ingredients, and is endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty.
Available from selected health shops nationwide.
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BWC
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Victorian Garden Organic Skincare
"The Victorian Garden Collection" includes a Citrus After Shave Splash for Gentlemen and "The Royal Tudor Collection" includes a Lemon 'Carmelite' Water After Shave Freshener Lotion, both of which are classified as vegan.
The Victorian Garden are available from health shops, Wellness Centres, spas and independent agents. Orders may be placed on their website.
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BWC
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Woolworths
The Skin Conditioning Shaving Cream in the Woolworths men's skin care range is suitable for vegans, as is their Before and After Shaving Oil.
Woolworths products can be purchased from their stores nationwide.
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BWC
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Product Listings
If your business produces animal-friendly vegan products (or you know of a business or brand that is cruelty-free) and you would like to be listed here, we'll gladly reward you with a free listing. Please contact us now to get your vegan-friendly business listed, help promote veganism and bring an end to animal cruelty in South Africa.
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