| Substance | Description | Sources |
| Animal-Derived Glycerin | A compound that can be derived from animal fats, used as a humectant. | Soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, toothpaste, shaving creams. |
| Bisphenol A or BPA (Commonly replaced with Bisphenol S or BPS which is also harmful) | Chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics. BPA can contaminate food, beverage, air, and soil. It accumulates in several human tissues and organs and is potentially harmful to human health through different molecular mechanisms. Glass and Stainless Steel are safer than plastics. | Shatterproof windows, eyewear, water bottles, and epoxy resins that coat some metal food cans, bottle tops, and water supply pipes. |
| Carmine (Cochineal) | A red pigment derived from crushed cochineal insects. | Lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, food coloring (e.g., in yogurts, candies, juices). |
| Collagen & Elastin | Proteins derived from animal tissues (e.g., bovine or marine sources). | Anti-aging creams, lotions, supplements, face masks. |
| Deodorant | May contain glycerin, propylene glycol (sometimes animal-derived), or other animal-derived ingredients. | Deodorants, antiperspirants. |
| Fabric Softener | Contains animal-derived ingredients such as tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride (from animal fat). | Laundry products, dryer sheets. |
| Gelatin | A protein obtained by boiling animal skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones. | Cosmetics, nail polish, capsule shells for supplements, adhesives, photographic film, marshmallows, gummy candies. |
| Glues & Adhesives | Many glues are made from animal-derived gelatin, casein, or other animal proteins. | Wood glues, paper glues, bookbinding, craft glues, wallpaper paste. |
| Keratin | A protein typically derived from animal hooves, feathers, or wool. | Hair care products, nail strengtheners, conditioners, supplements. |
| Lanolin | A waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals, primarily sheep. Used as a moisturizer and emulsifier. | Cosmetics, lotions, lip balms, shaving creams, fabric softeners, razor lubrication strips. |
| Nail Polish | May contain guanine (from fish scales), shellac, or gelatin. | Nail polish, nail treatments. |
| Paint & Wallpaper | May contain casein (milk protein), gelatin, or other animal-derived binders. | Paints, wallpaper, art supplies. |
| Plastic Bags | Slipping agents added to plastic bags are often made from animal fats to give them a smooth texture. | Grocery bags, trash bags, food storage bags, produce bags. |
| Razor Lubrication Strips | Lubrication strips are often made with lanolin or animal-derived glycerin. | Disposable razors, cartridge razors. |
| Shampoo & Conditioner | May contain keratin, lanolin, collagen, silk protein, or other animal-derived ingredients. | Hair care products. |
| Shellac | A resin secreted by the female lac bug. Used as a glaze, coating, and film-forming agent. | Nail polish, hair spray, confectionery glaze (e.g., on candy, pills), wood finishes. |
| Squalene | A compound often derived from shark liver oil, used as a moisturizer and emollient. | Cosmetics, moisturizers, sunscreens, supplements. |
| Tires | May contain stearic acid derived from animal fats. | Vehicle tires, bicycle tires. |
| Toothpaste | May contain glycerin (animal-derived), calcium phosphate (from bone), or other animal-derived thickeners. | Toothpaste, dental products. |
| Urea | A compound that can be derived from animal urine. | Cosmetics, skin creams, lotions, deodorants, fertilizers. |
Ashley Rogers 