Vegan, paraben-free, dye-free: what our product labels tell you
Behind the label
- Vegan describes animal-derived ingredients.
- Paraben-free means the formula contains no parabens.
- Dye-free means no added dyes; ingredients can have natural color.
A few words on a bottle can help you find a brand that shares your preferences. The next step is even more useful: understanding what those words tell you about the formula you will actually put on your skin.
At La Colibri, our products carry four commitments: vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and dye-free. Let’s give each one a clear job in your shopping decision.
Four labels, four different questions
- Vegan: a formulation choice about animal-derived ingredients.
- Cruelty-free: our animal-testing commitment. This addresses a different question from whether a formula contains animal-derived ingredients.
- Paraben-free: the formula does not contain parabens, a family of preservatives.
- Dye-free: the formula is made without added dyes. Its ingredients can still have their own natural color.
These details can help narrow your choices. Your own ingredient preferences still matter, especially if you already know that a certain oil, extract, or fragrance ingredient does not agree with your skin.
What about preservatives?
Preservatives help protect cosmetics against microbial growth. A paraben-free formula can use other preservatives; it does not need to be preservative-free to meet that commitment. The FDA explains what parabens do and says it does not currently have information showing that parabens as used in cosmetics affect human health. Choose around your preferences without assuming that every ingredient a brand leaves out is harmful.
Meet the rest of the formula
Take Replenish Moisturizer. It brings together aloe, glycerin, coconut oil, and jojoba oil in a moisturizing step for your face and neck. It also contains bergamot oil, which contributes to its scent. A vegan or dye-free label does not tell you that last detail.
Open the complete Replenish ingredient list and look for the ingredients that matter to you. This is particularly helpful when shopping for a fragrance-free formula or avoiding a known allergen.
Choose with confidence
Keep the products you already enjoy. When you are ready to try something new, use the front label to check your priorities, then read the full formula and application directions to see where it fits.
Have a question about a specific ingredient? Email support@lacolibriskincare.com with the product name. If your packaging and our website look different, include the details from your bottle so we can help you check.
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