Our brushes are made by hand using the finest materials. The hairs have been carefully selected and processed and since animal skin is not used in our process, no animal is destroyed or maimed in the purpose of making these brushes. The handles for our brushes are made from hardwood and lacquered. None of our handles come from any rainforest or any country that uses endangered species of wood. We support the protection of the environment. Our products are 100% Certified Vegan.(Choose Cruelty Free).