Turning to vegan products offers many advantages. First of all, they are products that are ecological and respectful of the environment. Indeed, the vegan charter is based on ecological principles. Thus, the use of vegan cosmetic products is a way to consume more responsibly and allows to make a gesture for the protection of the planet. 

In addition, most vegan cosmetics are made with natural and organic ingredients that are good for the skin and hair. All Yodi products are vegan, the ingredients are all of natural origin and organically grown when possible.

Favouring natural and vegan products is to want the best for the environment, but also for your skin and your health.

Be careful, all products with the words "natural" or "organic", do not mean that the products are vegan. Vegan products are not necessarily organic, so you have to trust different certifications and labels.

To make sure that a beauty product is vegan, the first thing to do is to look at the INCI list (list of ingredients). Here are a few ingredients of animal origin that are still used in cosmetics and that you can find in your daily products:

Animal glycerin made from animal fat. INCI : glycerin. It can be replaced by vegetable glycerin. At Yodi, we use glycerin from vegetable oil in our Ideal Aloe Argan Mask.

Squalane of animal origin
Obtained mainly from the liver of sharks, it contributes to the overfishing that threatens these species. INCI : squalane, squalene.

Fortunately, there is a vegetable alternative that is made from olive oil. 

Keratin from bird feathers
INCI: keratin, -hydrolyzed keratin.

At Yodi, we use a plant-based alternative in our Nutritive Argan shampoo: pea protein.

Beeswax is a wax produced by bees to build the cells in the hives. INCI: cera alba, beeswax. There are vegetable waxes such as Candelilla and Carnauba wax.

Hyaluronic acid was extracted from the crest of roosters years ago. Today, it is made from biotechnology. INCI: sodium hyaluronate.

Lanolin is a fat obtained from sheep's wool, with emollient properties that can be replaced by a vegetable substitute. INCI : lanolin.

The pigments are in the majority synthetic or mineral, except for the range of the reds, where the carmine of cochineal is always used. INCI: carmine.
At Yodi, we use flower acids in our Vitamine C et fleurs d’Hibiscus cleanser to enhance the lightening power and bring a pink color to the product

Sodium tallowate is obtained from rendered animal fat (sheep, beef) and is often used in the manufacture of cheap soaps. INCI: sodium tallowate.
At Yodi, we use organic vegetable oils and vegetable butters in our cold process saponified soaps.

Another tip to know a cosmetic is vegan, you can refer to the labels (Cruelty Free and Vegan from PETA, Vegan from Vegan Society and One Voice).

In addition, Global animal test-free allows you to recognize companies, brands and even products that are PETA approved via their website.

Yodi was created to be able to take care of its skin as well as its
food. With as much transparency, making sure you know what's in the products.
The name of the brand YODI was chosen because it speaks to all cultures: It is inspired by the character of YODA, from the famous movie Star Wars, it evokes the universe of YOGA and well-being, but it is also a city in Senegal, in Chinese, it means Happiness.
Yodi is a brand based on expertise, holistic and positive. Vegan skincare, natural home fragrance, products to feel good from head to toe.
At Yodi, we focus on efficiency and quality. With over 30 years of expertise in the beauty industry, Hélène Azancot, the founder of YODI, has surrounded herself with dermatologists, microbiologists and scientists to develop these new generation skincare products.