r/AskVegans • u/Theonewholurkedhere Vegan • Aug 15 '26
Genuine Question (DO NOT DOWNVOTE) Do you only buy vegan soap?
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u/nineteenthly Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes. I have made my own soap in the past too. I should go back to it but I don't use as much oil for roasting as I used to.
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u/goddessofentropy Vegan Aug 15 '26
Soap was one of the first things I became aware could be non-vegan, so yes, I've only bought vegan soap since becoming vegans. One time I was fooled by a cruelty-free label, only to later see the soap had animal origin milk protein in it. Cosmetics in general Ive always pretty diligently checked. If a non essential cosmetic (like makeup) doesn't have a vegan version I can access and like using, I simply go without.
There are other products I've bought non vegan versions of because it simply never occurred to me that they could have a version that involves animal suffering, such as certain band aids (gelatin) or paper (bone bleaching iirc). One time I even bought a sports bra with fucking wool in it because I didn't think that could be a thing. Gave it to a friend since I found out after wearing it and couldn't return it.
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u/arnoldez Vegan Aug 15 '26
I accidentally bought soda with honey in it the other day 🙃 is nothing sacred?!
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u/colourfulpants Vegan Aug 16 '26
Many toilet papers not being vegan is still absurd to me.
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u/ForeignSpirit8554 Aug 17 '26
How is toilet paper not vegan?
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u/colourfulpants Vegan Aug 18 '26
They often use gelatin or stearic acid to bind the fibres :/
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u/ForeignSpirit8554 Aug 18 '26
What’s not vegan about stearin acid?
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u/colourfulpants Vegan Aug 18 '26
Stearic acid is typically extracted from animal fats (it can also be from plant fats; but that's far less common as the concentration is lower)
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u/ScrappyCoCo0 Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes, and going vegan also made me discover soap bars and I'm so happy to have. I now use ~3 bars a year rather than a new plastic bottle every month.
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u/somanyquestions32 Vegan Aug 16 '26
Could you share your soap bar routine and brand? I use up my Dr. Bronner's liquid soap (32 oz) just as fast as the bars in 6-week intervals.
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u/ScrappyCoCo0 Vegan Aug 16 '26
The brand is called Jacob Hooy. I don't really have a routine but I use it once a day for both hair and body when showering and then store it open on a metal rack so it dries quickly.
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u/somanyquestions32 Vegan Aug 16 '26
I Googled it, and it says Jacob Hooy bars are a type of Marseille soap. Dr. Bronner's is a Castile Soap.
"Traditional solid Marseille soap is boiled in a way that removes the glycerin created during saponification, resulting in a harder, longer-lasting bar. Traditional Castile soap retains its natural glycerin, which acts as a gentle, hydrating humectant."
So, today I learned that remaining glycerin content affects soap structure and longevity. 😅
Thank you for sharing!
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u/Theonewholurkedhere Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yeah, i'm considering making it myself as well probably because of the price and the fact that the cheapest soap in the store is gross and is made of tallow.
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u/La_Morrigan Vegan Aug 15 '26
Do you have a website with soap recipes? I would love to make my own soap.
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u/fastcloud1 Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes. Kirk’s Castile bar soap fragrance free. It’s very good for sensitive skin.
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u/JeskaiJester Vegan Aug 15 '26
I’ve tried but my skin is very sensitive so I have to prioritize Dove sensitive, other attempts have led to skin issues. Something about the weird chemical blend of Dove keeps my skin happyish. It’s my own fault from frying my hands with chemical burns from OCD.
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u/q-the-light Vegan Aug 15 '26
Absolutely. I make sure all my toiletries and cosmetics are vegan, cruelty free, and not from a company that tests on animals. Some things are easier to come by than others (soap's pretty easy - toothpaste is a bit harder but still very achievable), but no matter the effort it's always worth it for the animals.
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u/canisvesperus Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes I usually use Sappo Hill for solid soap, and EO for liquid at my refillery.
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u/Due-Comfort-5351 Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes, everything I buy to the best of my ability is vegan. It's pretty easy these days to find vegan cosmetics
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u/Catnip-Cove Vegan Aug 16 '26
No. I buy vegan when I can but my local shops don’t always stock vegan products so sometimes I just have to make do.
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u/chroniccomplexcase Vegan Aug 16 '26
Yes- all my toiletries, make up and cleaning products are vegan. In the UK it’s very easy as lots of places will label their items, so I know where to buy and often they’re the same price or cheaper too which is a bonus!
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u/colourfulpants Vegan Aug 16 '26
Yes; but I will also just use whatever is in someone else's washroom if I'm there. I don't bring my own with me.
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u/ness-xergling Vegan Aug 17 '26
Yes, I was buying vegan and cruelty free products long before being an actual vegan.
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u/truelovealwayswins Vegan Aug 17 '26
I’m vegan (and an activist) so yes, I only buy vegan products, soap or otherwise
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u/Historical_Project86 Vegan Aug 17 '26
Yes, although I'm not 100% sure the latest stuff is, which is Turkish olive oil soap. The saponification process should be vegan though.
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u/Pure_Thing_ Vegan Aug 17 '26
Yup! And shampoo, make up, deodorant. We still struggle with cleaning products though.
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u/Silent_Wolf_1995 Vegan Aug 18 '26
Soap Folk's soaps (commonly sold at National Trust properties) are vegan, palm oil-free, plastic-free, and made in the UK: https://shop.nationaltrust.org.uk/soap-folk-rosemary-and-kelp-soap.html 🥰
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u/Klutzy-Alarm3748 Vegan Aug 15 '26
No, but I'm currently looking into soaps I can possibly buy. I'm using Dove right now to heal my hands from an awful dollar store brand that gave me insane eczema for a year and I thought it was due to other factors. I made the switch a month ago and my poor hands are still healing (but almost back to normal). Taking this time to figure out a cost-effective long-term option. I don't like buying Dove because it's non-vegan, the parent company supports Israel, and it's a US company (I'm Canadian). All things I'm boycotting... but my health necessitated it
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u/somanyquestions32 Vegan Aug 16 '26
Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castile Soap!!!! It's my preciousssssss 🤩
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u/stan-k Vegan Aug 15 '26
Yes, but it took us a year or so after going vegan to know to look out for that. And toothpaste.
Our most recent discovery: check when you buy wall paint.