You may ask yourself, what is mindful living? Mindful living is clean and conscientious living on a daily basis. The definition of clean-living, according to the Cambridge dictionary, is someone who lives a healthy and morally acceptable way of life. If each one of us were more conscientious about our health, animals, others, and the health of our planet, we would be a much healthier and happier society.
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If the general public were fully aware of the horrendous testing that is done on animals every day, the majority of our population would stop using specific brands immediately. Did you know that more than 100 million animals are tortured and killed each year for animal testing? Did you know that beagles are the most used breed of dog in testing because of their gentle and loving nature? This article confirms animal testing using beagles by the Huffington Post.
Do you notice how infrequently you see the media report about animal cruelty associated with product testing? We all need to become more knowledgeable about the companies that are performing these tests so that we can make ethical and informed choices about the products that we are buying. This article by NPR focuses on the EPA pledging to severely cut back on animal testing.
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The contents of this blog will focus on mindful living and discussing topics such as clean eating, clean products, and living a cruelty-free life. Clean and conscientious living or mindful living can be defined in several ways. In regards to clean eating, Clean & Delicious is an excellent YouTube channel. This channel focuses on clean and nutritious recipes along with valuable information outlining what is considered clean eating and what is not.
We need to be better informed about the different preservatives and additives in our food and the potential diseases that they cause. We need to become better educated about chemical pesticides and herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics that are added to our food as well as genetically modified foods. Green Kitchen Stories on YouTube focuses on healthy and simple vegetarian recipes with all-natural ingredients. If you are new to clean eating or interested in becoming a vegetarian, Naturally Ella is an excellent reference for absolutely amazing vegetarian recipes. NBC News recently posted this article about clean eating. Perhaps you don’t like the term clean eating? Good Housekeeping addresses this issue in a recent article.
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What is clean beauty? This article by Harpers Bazaar will explain everything that you need to know in precise detail. Clean beauty in general steers clear of the following ingredients: Parabens, Fragrances, Aluminum, Compounds, Ethoxylated Agents, Formaldehyde, Refined Petroleum, Hydroquinone, Talc, Triclosan, Silica, and Oxybenzone.
When it comes to clean beauty, Kackie Reviews Beauty is a great channel to watch if you are new to learning about clean beauty products. Kackie tests clean beauty products and breaks down the best products to use, and she also describes the not so great products as well. Sunkiss Alba is an excellent channel to watch that focuses on natural beauty and natural living. The great thing about her channel is that she covers all bases from all-natural remedies to hair products, skincare, etc. The transition to clean beauty has become very popular. Just last week, the Today Show had a segment on 39 clean beauty products that will have you feeling good in 2020.
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A cruelty-free company is a company that doesn’t test products on animals. In the cruelty-free realm, Kristen Leanne is the creator of a vegan hair dye brand called Arctic Fox. Kristen donates 15 percent of her company profit to animal welfare organizations. As a vlogger, Kristen posts honest reviews of vegan products and shares hair and makeup tips. She also has an animal channel where she shares tips on caring for her extensive list of animals that she rescues. Kelly Gooch is another incredible YouTuber that has been living cruelty-free for two years now. Kelly explains her journey and the surprising information that she has learned about specific companies that say that they are cruelty-free and are not. If you are new to the cruelty-free arena, this as a great channel to watch.
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Are you interested in living a cruelty-free lifestyle? If you are new to cruelty-free, a great place to start is at one of the top vegan beauty and lifestyle websites called Logical Harmony. Logical Harmony by Tashina combs provides a list of cruelty-free and non-cruelty free brands. Tashina offers in-depth reviews on each company and explains in great detail precisely what constitutes cruelty-free. Another excellent resource is the Cruelty-Free Kitty blog by Suzana Rose. Suzana focuses on the best cruelty-free, vegan, and eco-friendly products. She also provides an up to date list of cruelty-free brands on her site along with in-depth stories that will educate you about specific brands.
Would you like to stop the killing of over one hundred million animals per year? Here are 15 reasons why you should switch to cruelty-free products now by Suzana Rose. If you would like to get started on doing your part to begin saving animal’s lives, here is a list of officially cruelty-free brands for 2020.
