6 of the best cruelty-free and vegan makeup brands out there
1. Kat Von D Known for her ‘alternative’ aesthetic, American animal rights activist and super MUA (makeup artist, btw) Katherine von Drachenberg is famous for her crazy shades – think cobalt blue eyebrow powders, black lipsticks, and opalescent cheek highlighters – but stocks a glorious range of classic colour palettes too. Check out the makeup …
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5 tried and tested alternatives to honey that you will love
1. Maple Syrup One of our favourite sweeteners, maple syrup is extracted from maple trees using taps and spouts bored into the trunks. Packed full of goodness, it’s said that maple syrup is bursting with antioxidants (things that fight off nasty free radicals in your body), is rich in manganese (great for your nerves, brain …
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16 highly irritating things people say to vegans
1. Where do you get your protein from? A: Exactly the same places your protein gets theirs. 2. Are you still vegan? A: Yes, actually. It’s a lifestyle choice: not a bug that’s ‘doing the rounds’ in an office. 3. Aren’t all vegans underweight and sickly? A: Only the ones who only eat junk food …
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The politics of veganism: You won’t believe these 5 UK MPs are vegan
1. Kerry McCarthy Labour MP for Bristol East, Kerry McCarthy has been vegan for almost 30 years, and was the first vegan MP to assume a seat in the House of Commons. She’s responsible for instigating the Food Waste Reduction Bill in the UK, and is an active member of the Environment, Food and Rural …
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