The best vegan skincare products for kids

Your child’s skin is the largest organ on their body. It works hard to protect their body from germs and keep their temperature just right. As they grow, their skin stretches and becomes thinner. Sun exposure, harsh chemicals and diet all have a huge impact on your little one’s skin, so it's important to keep their skin clean and full of moisture. Seemingly simple right? But paired with a vegan belief system, it can become a little trickier. Many of the leading children’s skincare products use animal-based ingredients. So, we have compiled the best vegan skin products for kids that are perfect for pampering your little eco-warrior.

What is veganism?

The concept of veganism has grown hugely in the last decade. Many parents are now opting to live a plant-based lifestyle and thus avoid animal products. Vegans tend to avoid animal products as much as possible for health, ethical or environmental reasons, and for many, it’s a combination of all three.

Why is it important?

To get a better understanding of why it is important to try to use vegan baby skincare products, we asked Katie Roberts, the Global Sales Director of Rocami, one of the UK's leading children's skincare manufacturers.

"Since little ones are prone to sensitive, delicate skin and are susceptible to the effects of artificial ingredients as their skin absorbs chemicals much easier than adults, one of the main benefits of using all-natural, vegan products such as Mini U, is that they contain safer ingredients and no harsh chemicals which can often irritate any skin conditions or cause reactions," she explained.

The best vegan skin products for kids 2023

What makes a skincare product vegan?

Vegan skincare products are created without using any ingredients obtained from an animal, including animal by-products like milk and honey. These products are not the same as cruelty-free, although, by default, they are. Cruelty-free products may still contain animal by-products, but it has been sourced more ethically.

How can I tell if my child’s skincare product is vegan?

One of the quickest ways to tell if your child’s skincare product is vegan is to look for the Vegan Society logo. The Vegan Trademark is a registered logo printed on products that certifies them as vegan. It means they have no animal products or animal by-products and have not been tested on animals.