The Vegan America Marketplace Daily Update🌱

Summer is here, and sunscreen is a must - but most people don’t realize that many big-name sunscreens contain animal-derived ingredients or are tested on animals. That’s right: while you’re protecting your skin from the sun, you could unknowingly be supporting companies that harm animals in the process.

Let’s start with the ingredients. Common non-vegan additives in sunscreen include:
– Beeswax, used as a thickener
– Lanolin, sourced from sheep’s wool
– Chitin, from the shells of shrimp or crabs
– Glycerin, which can come from animal fat unless specified otherwise
– Squalene, originally harvested from shark liver (though now sometimes plant-based)

But the ethical issues don’t stop at ingredients. Many mainstream sunscreen brands still test on animals, either during product development or to sell in countries that require animal testing (like China). Brands that are not cruelty-free and are known to test on animals include:
– Neutrogena
– Aveeno
– Banana Boat
– Coppertone
– Hawaiian Tropic
– La Roche-Posay
– L’Oréal (parent company for several SPF brands)
– Vichy
– Garnier
– ROC

None of these companies can guarantee that no animal was harmed in the making or approval of their sunscreen.

That’s why at Vegan America, we’ve done the work for you. We’ve curated a long list of 100% vegan and cruelty-free sunscreens for both men and women—no compromise on ethics, protection, or performance. Our collection features only brands that use plant-based or synthetic ingredients and are certified cruelty-free. These sunscreens are broad-spectrum, reef-safe, and formulated with skin-nourishing botanicals.

These brands are leading the way in ethical sun care. Whether you’re planning a beach trip or just walking around the city, you deserve sunscreen that aligns with your values.

Shop the full collection now at vegan-america.com and make this summer one that protects your skin—and every living being under the sun.