Because even though — chemically speaking — coco lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate are practically the same thing, one directly derives from coconut oil, so it meets the criteria of getting “plant-based” labels.
Also, the plant-based label is designed to distinguish products that strict vegan consumers can buy, without having to worry if they are accidentally using or eating animal-based or animal-derived things.
mfrasca over 2 years ago
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RonBerg13 Premium Member over 2 years ago
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moondog42 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Because even though — chemically speaking — coco lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate are practically the same thing, one directly derives from coconut oil, so it meets the criteria of getting “plant-based” labels.
Also, the plant-based label is designed to distinguish products that strict vegan consumers can buy, without having to worry if they are accidentally using or eating animal-based or animal-derived things.
pabsfx-comics over 2 years ago
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/plant-based-doesn-t-always-mean-healthy