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Non-Vegan Products – Local Stores to Find Vegan Products – Learn More

The vegan lifestyle isn’t just about excluding animal products in the body,  it is also an awareness of the items you use and wear on your body, and the products used in your home.  These logos can help you quickly identify if a product is vegan or cruelty free. 

The Leaping Bunny is an organization dedicated to cruelty-free products.

Products You Might Not Have Considered Not Being Vegan

Most of the products listed below are commonly tested on animals, or include animal derived ingredients of some sort. Consider the brand options below, or look for the logos above when buying these products next time. Please note: The brands below might be completely vegan, or have vegan options.

  • Makeup – Vegan brands: e.l.f. Cosmetics, Too Faced, Urban Decay, wet n wild, Lush, Kat Von D Beauty, etc.
  • Chapstick/Lip Balm – Vegan brands: Aveda Lip Saver, Booda Butter Naked Lip Balm, e.l.f. Lip Balm Tint, Lush Lip Balm, etc.
  • Bath Products – Vegan brands: Schmidt’s, Tom’s of Maine, Desert Essence, Arbonne, Pacifica, EcoTools, Shea Moisture, etc.
  • Cleaning Products – Vegan brands: Method, Dr. Bronner’s, Mrs. Meyers, Allen’s Naturally, etc.
  • Clothing, Handbags, & Shoes – Vegan brands: James&Co., Stella McCartney, The Dharma Store, Nine West, TOMS, ANI Shoes, H&M, etc.

Local Des Moines Area Stores to Find Vegan Products

  • Natural Grocers – Natural Grocers is your valued community grocery store providing organic produce, dietary vitamins and supplements, body care and free nutrition education.
  • Fresh Thyme – The spirit of a farmers market, the convenience of a neighborhood store, & the nutritious offerings of a natural food marketplace combined to create a new.
  • Campbell’s Nutrition – For years our customers have trusted us to bring them the freshest, high quality and nutritional products available.
  • Whole Foods Market – We seek out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintain the strictest quality standards in the industry, and have an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture.
  • Vesper Beauty – Handcrafted Small Batch Organic and Vegan Cruelty-Free Beauty Made in Grimes, Iowa. Shop online with free Grimes pickup available!
  • Vanity and Glamour Cosmetics – A large selection of vegan cosmetics and skin care at an affordable price!
  • Moon Cat Gems – Creating handmade crystal beauties. Offering distant and local Reiki healing sessions for people or for pets. Vegan friendly and positive vibes always.

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