S3, Ep7: Animal Advocacy through Beauty with Justine Jenkins
Dec 2, 2020
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Join renowned celebrity make-up artist Justine Jenkins, an ambassador for Humane Society International, as she delves into the world of cruelty-free cosmetics. Justine shares why she believes cats are healing beings and reveals her top vegan make-up brands. She discusses the misleading language of the beauty industry and the power consumers have in advocating for animal rights. Plus, discover the beauty hack that never fails her and how making simple changes in makeup can lead to a more ethical lifestyle!
Justine Jenkins discusses the importance of consumer choices in promoting cruelty-free cosmetics and influencing industry change.
The podcast highlights Justine's journey from vegetarianism to veganism driven by a commitment to animal rights and ethical practices.
Justine emphasizes the health benefits of CBD in beauty and wellness, drawing from personal experiences with her pet's health challenges.
Deep dives
Sponsorship and Ethical Standards
The podcast highlights the partnership with VivoLife, a brand that emphasizes vegan and environmentally friendly practices. VivoLife commits to sustainability by planting a tree for every order, ensuring consumers know their purchases contribute positively to the environment. The emphasis on consumer trust is apparent, as the brand's products are independently tested for vegan integrity, ensuring no animal ingredients are included. By encouraging support for vegan businesses like VivoLife, listeners are urged to make conscious choices that protect the planet and animal welfare.
Justine Jenkins: A Trailblazer in Vegan Beauty
Justine Jenkins, a guest on the episode, is portrayed as a notable cruelty-free and vegan makeup artist, with a career spanning over two decades. She has successfully integrated her ethical values into her professional life, despite the challenges of working in an industry where animal testing is still prevalent. Justine’s journey towards cruelty-free beauty began with raising awareness about animal testing, and she has made significant personal sacrifices to uphold her principles. Her influence extends to transforming practices within the beauty industry, encouraging brands and consumers to reconsider their choices regarding animal testing.
The Journey to Veganism
The discussion touches upon the gradual journey many individuals experience when transitioning to veganism, highlighting personal stories of realization and change. Justine shares her pathway from vegetarianism to veganism, which was catalyzed by her commitment to cruelty-free practices and the desire for increased awareness about animal rights. She emphasizes that understanding the realities of the meat and dairy industries was pivotal in her transformation. Her reflections suggest that continuous education and awareness are crucial components for anyone considering the shift to veganism.
The Impact of Consumer Choices
A key theme in the episode is the power of consumer choices in driving industry change. Both Justine and the hosts stress that individual decisions to purchase vegan products can create a ripple effect, influencing brands to adopt cruelty-free policies. Even small actions, like switching to one vegan cosmetic product, are seen as meaningful contributions to animal welfare and sustainability. The conversation encourages listeners to recognize their purchasing power and advocate for ethical practices by supporting brands that align with their values.
CBD and its Benefits
Justine discusses her expertise in CBD and its applications in beauty and wellness, particularly motivated by her personal experience with her pet's health struggles. She highlights the health benefits of CBD, such as enhancing appetite and alleviating pain, which she witnessed while providing care for her cat diagnosed with cancer. In exploring the medicinal properties of cannabis, Justine aims to educate others about its potential, deconstructing misconceptions and promoting an understanding of its advantages. The emphasis on sharing knowledge reflects her commitment to spreading awareness about natural healing methods within the broader conversation about ethical living.
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In this episode Evy and Momo chat with renowned celebrity make-up artist, Justine Jenkins about cruelty free cosmetics, taking an active stand against animal testing as a consumer, and her work as an ambassador for Human Society International.
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Also in this episode…
Justine explains why she believes that cats are here to heal us!
Justine shares her top favourite vegan make-up brands and an old school beauty hack that she always uses.
She explains how her experience as a cruelty free make-up artist set her on her vegan journey.
The secrecy and misleading language of the mainstream beauty market that conceals the truth of animal testing.
Justine emphasises consumer-power and how changing even one product to a vegan version makes a difference.
Where to start with vegan and cruelty-free make-up and how to start embracing your individual beauty.
The cruelty free certifications that Justine trusts and how to find out if a brand is truly cruelty-free.
Justine weighs in whether or not consumers should support non-vegan brands that bring out a vegan cosmetics line.
Justine talks about her experience as a certified CBD expert and shares a fascinating fact about Queen Victoria and medicinal marijuna.