What is animal testing? Does it help manage the chemicals that go into the things we consume? What really goes on in those laboratories? Animals used in laboratories are deliberately harmed, not for their own good, and are usually killed at the end of the experiment. For the beauty community and for many consumers this issue is not stressed enough, but using these animals for the benefit of humans is unjust, inhumane, and has a grave effect on people’s well being. Learning about this issue and becoming aware of what goes on, who does it, and what can be done is a great way to stop this cruelty and hope for no cruelty on innocent animals.
On the topic of animal cruelty, there has to be a little background on what it is and what it consists
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For instance, Estee Lauder, Victoria’s Secret, and O.P.I. The materials and chemicals that go into making these products So many mainstream brands are full of harsh or toxic chemicals that do nothing good for your body. Our skin absorbs everything we feed it and using lotions full of parabens, fragrance, and harmful chemicals isn’t a healthy habit. The image below, from PETA organization, identifies the companies that pay to put these animals in harm's way just to sell in countries like …show more content…
While 80% of the world still allows animal testing for cosmetics, roughly half of the global cosmetic market is now firmly closed to animal tested cosmetics. According to The Huffington Post, “A March 2015 Nielsen survey found that “not tested on animals” was the most important packaging claim among those surveyed. The same survey also found that consumers placed a high level of importance on products labeled “all natural,” - a reflection of the growing consumer scrutiny of ingredients in cosmetic products”(Engebretson, Huffington Post). A trend in countries turning away from animal testing strengthens the argument that ending cosmetics testing in the US would help ensure a level playing field for all US