Vegan Bath & Body Products: What to Look For and Why They Matter

Two bars of soap with dried flowers.

Animal by-products are not always easy to identify, with names such as tallow, sodium tallowate, stearic acid, and lard. And let’s face it, when was the last time you read the ingredient list on your bar soap or mascara, anyway?

To ensure your bath and body products are vegan, look for the words vegan, vegetable-based, or cruelty-free.

From body wash to body lotion and everything in between, vegans have plenty of cruelty-free products to choose from for bath and body care. Whether your skin is normal, dry, or oily, there is something for everyone.

Body Soap

Shampoo

Conditioner

Facial Cleanser

Facial Moisturizer

Deodorant

Body Lotion

Choosing vegan bath and body products is about more than just what we put on our skin—it’s also about making thoughtful choices that align with kindness, awareness, and the way we care for ourselves and the world around us.

Small changes in our daily routines can quietly add up over time. Whether it’s choosing a cruelty-free moisturizer, a plant-based soap, or more mindful ingredients overall, those choices help create routines that feel both nourishing and intentional in a simple, everyday way.

Look for the cruelty-free bunny!

Not tested on animals graphic with a bunny silhouette in the center.