I'm not really sure where this post is going. I hadn't planned to do it yet but never mind. I can see this being quite long but just stay with me here.
About a fortnight ago I tweeted something about companies and animal testing. I can't remember exactly what it was but I got a lot of @ replies to it.
Animal testing is not in anyway amusing but what I find laughable is when people are informed of companies that willingly test on animals and then they're like 'oh I wish you'd never told me that!' So that makes it ok does it? The fact you don't want to know what has happened to get you that lipgloss or eyeshadow makes you quite ignorant.
This is not something I know loads about and I'm not claiming to but I still deem it unnecessary.
Latest statistics published by the European Commission hide the fact that Britain still experiments on more animals than any other EU member state, despite Home Office assurances that animals are only used when absolutely necessary. Charity campaigners the Dr Hadwen Trust say Britain’s record as the animal testing capital of Europe is shameful and should be a wake-up call for urgent action. - Source.
Many cosmetic companies don't test on animals so why do others still feel the need to?!
The reason this post came about now is I was looking at Shu Uemura. Namely the infamous Cleansing Oil.
When I buy new products I like to do a quick Google check to see if the company they're made by test on animals.
Like a fortnight ago I checked to make sure Tigi Bed Head didn't test on animals, which they don't, so I went ahead and purchased what I needed to.
There are different kinds of tests but one of the more commonly used for cosmetic testing is the Draize test.
The Draize Test is an acute toxicity test devised in 1944 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toxicologists John H. Draize and Jacob M. Spines. Initially used for testing cosmetics, the procedure involves applying 0.5mL or 0.5g of a test substance to the eye or skin of a restrained, conscious animal, and leaving it for four hours. The animals are observed for up to 14 days, for signs of erythema and edema in the skin test, and redness, swelling, discharge, ulceration, hemorrhaging, cloudiness, or blindness in the tested eye. The test subject is commonly an albino rabbit, though other species are used too, including dogs. The animals are killed after testing.
The tests are controversial. They are viewed as cruel by critics, as well as unscientific because of the differences between rabbit and human eyes, and the subjective nature of the visual evaluations. The FDA supports the test, stating that "to date, no single test, or battery of tests, has been accepted by the scientific community as a replacement [for] ... the Draize test". - Source.
I was initially going to post this photo just as normal photo instead of a click through link so ignorant people can't not see it. But it's not something I want to show on my blog so I'm giving you the click through link and I highly suggest you click it but not if you're in a nervous disposition/just ate etc.
A rabbit after being subjected to a Draize test.
Are you aware of cosmetics companies that openly and willingly test on animals?
It's difficult to keep up with them as companies are changing what they do all the time but you can find a list of companies that do and don't test here.
Companies that do currently test on animals:
About a fortnight ago I tweeted something about companies and animal testing. I can't remember exactly what it was but I got a lot of @ replies to it.
Animal testing is not in anyway amusing but what I find laughable is when people are informed of companies that willingly test on animals and then they're like 'oh I wish you'd never told me that!' So that makes it ok does it? The fact you don't want to know what has happened to get you that lipgloss or eyeshadow makes you quite ignorant.
This is not something I know loads about and I'm not claiming to but I still deem it unnecessary.
Latest statistics published by the European Commission hide the fact that Britain still experiments on more animals than any other EU member state, despite Home Office assurances that animals are only used when absolutely necessary. Charity campaigners the Dr Hadwen Trust say Britain’s record as the animal testing capital of Europe is shameful and should be a wake-up call for urgent action. - Source.
Many cosmetic companies don't test on animals so why do others still feel the need to?!
The reason this post came about now is I was looking at Shu Uemura. Namely the infamous Cleansing Oil.
When I buy new products I like to do a quick Google check to see if the company they're made by test on animals.
Like a fortnight ago I checked to make sure Tigi Bed Head didn't test on animals, which they don't, so I went ahead and purchased what I needed to.
There are different kinds of tests but one of the more commonly used for cosmetic testing is the Draize test.
The Draize Test is an acute toxicity test devised in 1944 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toxicologists John H. Draize and Jacob M. Spines. Initially used for testing cosmetics, the procedure involves applying 0.5mL or 0.5g of a test substance to the eye or skin of a restrained, conscious animal, and leaving it for four hours. The animals are observed for up to 14 days, for signs of erythema and edema in the skin test, and redness, swelling, discharge, ulceration, hemorrhaging, cloudiness, or blindness in the tested eye. The test subject is commonly an albino rabbit, though other species are used too, including dogs. The animals are killed after testing.
The tests are controversial. They are viewed as cruel by critics, as well as unscientific because of the differences between rabbit and human eyes, and the subjective nature of the visual evaluations. The FDA supports the test, stating that "to date, no single test, or battery of tests, has been accepted by the scientific community as a replacement [for] ... the Draize test". - Source.
I was initially going to post this photo just as normal photo instead of a click through link so ignorant people can't not see it. But it's not something I want to show on my blog so I'm giving you the click through link and I highly suggest you click it but not if you're in a nervous disposition/just ate etc.
A rabbit after being subjected to a Draize test.
Are you aware of cosmetics companies that openly and willingly test on animals?
It's difficult to keep up with them as companies are changing what they do all the time but you can find a list of companies that do and don't test here.
Companies that do currently test on animals:
Always. Arm & Hammer. Anna Sui. Aussie. Burts Bees. Clairol. Clean & Clear. Cover Girl. Crest. Dove. Garnier. Gillette Co. Giorgio Armani. Head & Shoulders. Johnson & Johnson. L'Oreal USA. Lancôme. Max Factor. Maybelline. Nair. Nars. Neutrogena. Olay. Procter & Gamble. Redken. Rimmel. Shiseido. Shu Uemura. Vaseline. Veet. Vichy.
Companies that don't currently test on animals:
Avon. Bare Escentuals. Bath & Body Works. Ben Nye. The Body Shop. Carmex. Chanel. China Glaze. Clarins Of Paris. Clinique. Color Club. Decleor USA. Dior. E.L.F. Essie. Estée Lauder. GOSH. Illamasqua. Kryolan. Lush. M.A.C Cosmetics. Nubar. OPI. Orly. Revlon. Sally Hansen. Seche Vite. Urban Decay.
I'm not saying these are 100% correct so don't have a go if they aren't.
There's plenty of other companies that don't test on animals but I have been writing this post for what seems like hours.
So my question to you is, would you still willingly buy cosmetics knowing that animals have been tortured for you to get hold of that lipstick?
Or do you just prefer to play ignorant and not know about what companies test cosmetics on animals?
Let me know your opinions.
And yes, there was a reason for all the cat photos. I fricking love my cats and I certainly don't have the heart to drip nail polish in their eyes and watch them wither around in pain for four hours.
Great post my lovely!
ReplyDeleteI desperately try and stay away from all companies that test on animals. I really really wish those that don't would clearly state that they don't on their packaging. It should be something that a company would want to shout from the rooftops! I've seen far too many images of animals clearly in distress after being tested on and it's shocking.
Cosmetic products being tested on animals should be banned. The amount of companies that don't test prove that it's completely unnecessary!
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This post is totally different to what I thought you'd be posting..how dare you post what you want? :P
ReplyDeleteI think that makeup testing on animals is WRONG. You don't NEED a lipstick/blusher/concealer so why they feel the need to test it on animals is beyond me. Also, I never understand why products are tested on animals. Last time I checked, animals and people were different. Dogfood is suitable for dogs and not humans so they wouldn't test it on us..do you see what I mean? I'm not really making much sense of it..what I'm saying is, if it's FOR humans, why not test it on humans?
Re. the brands that DO test on animals, funny that there are quite a few brands up there which test on animals but advertise themselves as being naturey/love the earth brands like Burt's Bees. One that made me laugh was Always, what do they do? Wait for the animals to have periods and use their sanitary towels on them? I can't see how you'd test a product like that on animals.
I thought that high ends brands wouldn't need to test on animals and I am really shocked that Armani, Nars, Shisheido and Shu choose to do so.
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ReplyDeleteI love animals and sometimes I remember that some companies do test on animals when I'm shopping and I don't buy that brand! But sometimes is hard to find what you want... I'm trying to avoid parabens and now I'll try to conjugate that with the companies that doesn't test on animals =)
Thanks for this post!
Don't know if you want to add Rimmel London to your list of brands that do not test on animals ;)
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This is such a great post, thank you so much for posting. I'm very familiar with the material, and for years have taken great care to only purchase stuff never tested on animals. It's great people are starting to take these issues more seriously.
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Hiya Milly
ReplyDeleteFab post by the way and well done for making people aware (if not already).
OMG it makes my blood boil even thinking about animal testing!! I am very aware of it and defo dont buy any product from a company that subjects animals to any type of cruelty. Although I previously bought illamasqua without realising they tested on animals rah!! I'll never make that mistake again
Pamela xx
well written post lovely!makes me so sad and angry people do this and get away with it!what right have they got?!
ReplyDeleteOv a lot of people just buy these products and assume their such giant brands,they wouldnt test...how wrong are we?!
Thanks for posting this and your klitty cats are adorable! Xoxo
You already know that I think this type of testing is disgraceful and hope that it will be eradicated.
ReplyDeleteHowever I do feel that I should mention what I did on Charly's post about the lists of companies that do and don't test. Just because that company doesn't test the end product on the animals it does not mean that its ingredients haven't been tested on animals prior to that product being made. Therefore you can never be 100% sure, I mean obviously its better to know about the end product too, but that's just how I perceive it. As, if I'm going through all that trouble to avoid companies that test on animals to then use something which has ingredients that have been tested on them anyway then its pointless avoiding them.
They have been doing it for so long now, you would really think they would have a list with all the things they can and can't use in cosmetics. I understand to some extent why they test on animals for medications and such but cosmetics, NO!
I think some people are so fucking ignorant and think "oh animal testing, that just means they put mascara on a bunnys eyelashes and then they get set into the wild, so it doesn't matter" but the reality of it is, its nothing like that. Its horrific and disgusting. I suppose the only blessing in disguise is that these animals are bred for this purpose and don't know any other way of living. Please note I am not saying that this makes animal testing ok, it isn't.
I love animals too and like you could never ever do anything to harm them. How these people live with their selves is beyond me.
Just my two cents about it anyway. I'm really glad you posted this post it might make some people/companies see sense xx
I do think testing a product is imperative before it is put on the market, but I am absolutely against it being tested on animals. Humans wouldn't test a medicine for cats, so why do animals test something for humans? Humans and animals react differently. You don't see us licking our wounds and/or bum to clean ourselves - I hope!
ReplyDeleteIn this day and age I am quite shocked that it is still so common, particularly in the higher end brands like NARS. They've got the money to source other means of testing and yet they still choose animals. It's wrong.
It is quite difficult amongst the masses of brands available to remember which ones do and which ones don't, but I *try* and buy from brands that I am certain don't, like MAC and Lush.
Really excellent post that more people need to be aware of xx
I did a similar post a few months ago. If I know that a company tests on animals I won't buy. Nut I find it hard knowing where to draw the line. I know Benefit test on animals so I stopped buying, but I will finish what I have. Rimmel do so I steer clear. But take Thwe Body Shop for example, they don't but they're owned by L'oreal...
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I would never knowingly buy something tested on animals but its hard to keep track. Last time I checked Estee Lauder did but now they don't!
@Jennie I totally agree with the labeling but they changed the laws and companies aren't obliged to state that they don't specifically test on animals. But if I was a company I'd want to state it. And I think they should ban animal testing completely. For anything.
ReplyDelete@Ana Oh yeah I gave up about half way through and just listed companies I know fer sure that don't test and I forgot to check that one. Thankies. ;)
@Rhamnousia Lmao! Sorry was this not good enough for you? ;) I totally get what you mean. It's like why do they need to keep testing the same thing over and over and OVER again. What is the purpose of that?! It's not gonna suddenly change is it. But it did clearly state under the animal testing search on Wiki that animals are different to humans so they're going to react different so why should it be allowed to be done to them?! I know and Dove make it seem like a naturally good for you company. Omg I died at the Always thing though. <3 I know that Shu Cleanser is definitely off my wish list now.
@Dreams That Glitter Thank you and I know! People can be ignorant when it comes to things like this but it needs to be known. People need to stop being so blind to it all.
@Hoatsy Thanks. Illamasqua don't test on animals? :P
@Claire Thank you. I did find a rather long article about how animals are not as worthy of their life as humans and it's human instinct to save a drowning baby then animal but that's not the point. You wouldn't test chemicals on babies would you?! No didn't think so. And thanks I do love my kitties. :D
Hiya sorry i'm a dumb ass thought this was Millys post and also i ment to write nars instead of illamasqua. Sorry about that P xx
ReplyDelete@Tanya Oh I totally know what you mean. Like when I was researching for Tigi they said they don't test the end product on animals and they make sure the suppliers they get all the ingredients from don't either. I just wish they'd bring back proper labeling so people know whether they are or not without having to do research and still even then, not being 100% sure. I know I don't think I'd be able to sleep at night knowing I was going to get up in the morning and torture/kill countless animals for the purpose of a blush or an eyeliner. But I totally get what you mean.
ReplyDelete@Charlie Oh Rimmel do, do they?! Ack it's so confusing to know who does and who doesn't which is why they'd make things 100% clear or just ban the whole fucking thing. :@ And I saw that TBS is now owned by L'Oreal so hard to tell really but I should hope they don't thought.
@Lollipop Thanks and I know, after I was researching I was thankful that 99.9% of my makeup is made up from MAC. I did want to branch out and try other brands like Nars and Shu but I'm definitely doing to stick to what I know. I know the products work for me and I feel better knowing bunnies weren't put through vigorous pain to help me get that lipstick. :D
This is a great post. Very informative & thought provoking! I adore animals, and hate the thought of any animal - whether it be a rat to a dog - being put through such horrible tests for the sake of a beauty product!
ReplyDeleteThere are more humane ways for these companies to safely test their products!
Was surprised by some of the companies that are listed as using animal testing! Will have to avoid them if this is the case has I don't believe in animal testing!
Thanks for this! xx
I am a product tester for Unilever (only done it once so far for hair conditioner but I've spoken to people who've done deodorant and toothpaste stuff) and I don't get why they test on animals if they're going to test it on humans before it's released anyway?
ReplyDeletePS: When I was researching Tigi, I foudn out they did test... that was about a year ago. Not all products, but the shampoo's I was looking at. :(
ReplyDeleteI just left a comment but it didn't go through.
ReplyDeleteBasically I said I've tested conditioners for Unilever before (I'm signed up and could test deodorant, toothpaste, washing powder etc in the future) but I don't get why they'd test on animals and then again on humans. Why not just skip straight to humans who will actually be using the products?
Obviously it's all down to money but that shouldn't matter.
I do care about animal welfare but I don't actively avoid companies that do it, mainly because it's so difficult to tell whether they do, or they don't, or they did etc.
I think there should be a legal obligation to say whether it's a cruelty free product on a label etc.
@Charlie Well I got my info from here;
ReplyDeletehttp://streetteam.peta2.com/public/folder_view.cfm?option=view_thread&pageid=341&folderid=727&postid=2124003
And being the PETA site I'm guessing it's pretty accurate? But I found it on all the results anyway. Strange.
@Laura It's ok it did but my comments are set to be approved. Orly?! I didn't know they did that. They test of plenty of stuff on humans and like you said they are going to get tested eventually so why don't they in the first place?! I'm pretty sure most companies have animal tested at some point but the thing is, they don't actually need to now yet the still do! I know I stand by the labeling though. It should be able to be commonly known.
Great post my lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for pointing some of the companies out for me. I do care, but then I spose im bad as I've never gone out my way too look for who does & doesn't. But this now means I will try and stay clear from those who do, and just be abit more aware on the subject now.
love the photos of ur cats.
well done for posting yet again another great post :)
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Great Post!:).
ReplyDeletePersonally, i don't think that any company has a right to test there products on animals.. if other companys can test in different ways other than hurting innecent animals, so can they. But i wish that if they do test on animals, would make it more clear that they do. Because i didn't realise that any of those companys did! Omg, do they really drip nail polish in cats eyes? Thats purely evil! -I think cosmetic animal testing should be banned completly.
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@Steph Thanksss. I think it'd be difficult to try and stay away from everything completely coz you just never know but I can say right now, I don't have anything that is listed on the do test list. And I'm thankful for that.
ReplyDelete@Becky Thanks. :D I know it should be compulsory for them to clearly state they do! :( And yes that's what the Draize test is, they drip in their eye. :( Not cat's but mainly rabbits and dogs.
Great post!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone that said testing on animals is completely different to testing on humans, so why don't they just test on humans in the first place. I've never really been aware of what companies do and don't test on animals, but I will be now after this. Of course I knew it happened and didn't like it, but having read your post it has really opened my eyes to it. I really think it should be compulsary for companies to state whether they test on animals or not. I will definitely go out of my way now to find products that aren't tested on animals.
Love the photos of your cats.
This is so sad!!! It seems that all the "drugstore" brands are testing on animals, who where are people supposed to get inexpensive makeup that is cruelty free? I guess there is always E.L.F.
ReplyDelete@Claire Exactly right?! I was never FULLY aware until I started looking into it more. I'd really rather not buy products that are tested like that and I think it's shocking that people can claim to love animals yet they're aware of what's happening but still buy it anyway because they like using it. The whole subject is just totally messed up. And thankies I love my kitties. <3
ReplyDelete@Makeup FTW Apparently Barry M don't. I can't remember whether I listed that or not.
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't see the point of testing products on animals, since the reactions may be completely the opposite considering a person. If they insist on testing on animals, why don't they put on their packages "Animal tested"? If they do, they must assume it. I got annoyed knowing that some brands that I use, do test on animals. And how can I keep buying their products,despite the good results that they offer? Oh Gosh...........
ReplyDelete@Cherries In Syrup Exactly and it could react on someone but be totally fine on others and the other way round. Like I said in one of my comments the laws changed and they don't legally have to state whether they do or they don't which sucks! Coz it makes things a lot harder for people that don't want to use any animal tested products or cut out as much as they can.
ReplyDeleteEven though Avon state they dont test on animals...they dont say they dont get ingredients or let other companies test for them..they refuse to answer that question which BUAV asks of all the companies it lists on its animal cruelty free list.
ReplyDeleteThe Body SHop is now owned by Loreal , so money is going into their coffers.
Eastee lauder also use animal tested ingredients and refuse to clarify what is and what isnt animal tested.Same with Revlon.
Its really hard sometimes to buy totally cruelty free!
I dont even know what to say about Burt's Bees testing on animals >=| that just makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteI read this post last night and I think it's been in the back of mind all night...being completely honest I think i've been a little naiive about animal testing and it's something that I really didn't think still happened as much anymore - rather stupid of me! The information about the draize test really upset me, it's disgusting that this is still allowed to go on. This morning I picked up my l'oreal superliner and I just couldn't use it, the photo of that poor poor rabbit kept popping up in my head. From now on I definitely am going to alter my shopping habits - thank you so much for writing this and raising awareness xxx
ReplyDeleteI try to avoid buying tested products as much as possible. It gets confusing when companies buy other companies though.
ReplyDeleteI'm not having a go but just so you know, I have asked Aussie on three occassions about their testing, and they don't test on animals or use animal products in their products. That's what I've been told, but I'll look into it again.
More companies should be cruelty free. It's outlawed in the UK, but not in france. A lot of french companies have actually been fighting the government NOT to ban testing. Sick.
The US actually have a symbol new for cruetly free- it's a bunny rabbit. Hopefully the more we support the right companies, the more the bad ones will see the need to change.
There is a lot of outdated and fabricated information on the interent, if i'm in doubt I always ask the company direct and ask places like PETA or caringconsumer.com Lot's of companies are on testing hiatus, but might go back to testing. Boo
Good post.
I wasn't too convinced reading this, I was thinking too myself it's just an animal, then I saw that little rabbit and it looks so unhappy, it was the turning point. I'm going to be more aware of any future purchases I buy. Although alot of products I own say they aren't tested on animals, Thanks. Burt's bees say they don't test on animals on the back of the lip balm, is that a loopwhole? surely they torture a bee or two in the process. Any way thanks for enlighting me into something I had never really given much thought about. xo
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I try to avoid companies that conduct animal-testing when I can, but it's difficult at best. I just wanted to comment on Burt's Bees - it surprised me, so I looked it up. According to their website: "Burt's Bees does NOT conduct product or ingredient tests of any kind on animals. A few of our products contain ingredients derived from animals such as beeswax, royal jelly, milk and carmine." (http://www.burtsbees.com/u/root-products-faqs-burt-s-bees.html#21). I even went so far as to check The Clorox Company, since they've owned BB since 2007: "We do not conduct or cause third-parties to conduct any animal testing on products, raw materials or components of finished products unless required by federal or local regulators." (http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/community/ourprodspgs/consumer_animal_welfare.html)I don't have any affiliation with either company; I'm just a concerned citizen like you. :) Perhaps someone down the line has confused animal-testing with animal-derived ingredients? Or maybe I'm being naive to trust the company websites, but who can we trust, then, without going to the company's facilities ourselves? I commend you on being brave enough to post this, as it's a very controversial subject.(Sorry for the book!)
ReplyDeleteGreat post hunni. I feel so guilty that Olay test on animals.I LOVE their creams.
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I've just ended reading the second book about all these crimes of the beauty industry. The worst thing is that even if the company labels its products with "cruelty-free", "no animal testing" signs it doesn't mean that products you buy are indeed cruelty-free! You can't be 100% sure you don't support the animal testing! It might be that companies outsource animal testing to the private labs, or bought ingredients from animal-testing suppliers. It must be their good will to disclose this info. And it's your right to believe it.
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of problems in the beauty industry (toxic chemicals, carcinogens, etc), but none pays attention. And when we all will finally pay - it might be too late. :(
I was so shocked when I read about all those poor rabbits and dogs! :( And, I am also a HUGE cat lover.
Great post.
ReplyDeleteHowever, keeping track of who does what is not an easy task. If you look at Caring consumer for instance, it's not the same companies listed.
@Sakara I was aware they'd been bought out by L'Oreal but hopefully They still stand by the ethics. isn't that the whole point of TBS? But yeah I know about suppliers but like I said in previous comments, this is just what I've personally found.
ReplyDelete@Silhouette Screams Apparently they don't but I found a site which listed them as doing so. I can't remember what it was coz I had like 348738457 tabs open to do with companies and testing.
@Nicola I think a lot of people are tbh. I was even told people though it was illegal now a days. It isn't, unfortunately. But people turn a blind eye to it. What they don't know doesn't hurt them and all that. That was the least grossest picture I could find. There was far far worse. :'(
@Computer Girl I researched this about a year ago when people were falling over Aussie and I found they did and I was using it at the time. And everything I've found since then said they do. They are owned by Johnson & Johnson and they are open in the fact that they test on animals and so do the majority of companies they own. Like I said, this is based on personal findings. It is hard to know though. I wish they would bring back labeling here!
@RockandReBels It's something that's always bothered me. Every since I remember buying my first eye shadow and brush, which was from TBS. And I realised back then AT was wrong but obviously I didn't know much about it but now I do I think others should too!
@Sarah I was specifically looking at testing not products for all the companies listed. It could be from an old site, who knows. But that's just what I found. And thanks everyone's posting books. ;)
@Marcia I know right? See people don't have any idea sometimes and I think that's really bad.
@HeavenNRJ I totally get that! But I think people have a right to know what has happened to their products before they've gotten them. They shouldn't be lead to believe it isn't if it is which is why I think it should be compulsory to list it on the product. I have no idea which idiot decided to change that law.
@Schmut I was using various websites to gather information so I know it's not the same listed. I just linked to that coz it was one of the most comprehensive list I could find.
Completely agree! It made me sad and mad at the same time when I learnt what's going on in this industry. We want to know the whole truth (not just a tiny part of it), we want to trust! Who will protect us, "ignorant&naive" consumers?
ReplyDelete@HeavenNRJI knowww. I think consumers have a right to know what exactly has happened for them to get whatever it is. Not all this maybe they do maybe they don;t crap. It's just ridiculous. :@
ReplyDeleteInteresting read. I'll be honest, I don't think of the origins of the cosmetics I buy. Sure, I'm aware that animal testing exists but at the time when I'm buying cosmetics it's not at the front of my mind.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information.
@Yinka S'alriiiight. :D
ReplyDeleteThis post has really inspired me. Sadly before reading this, I was like many people who buy products and take for granted where they come from. I was naive and didn't check packets and bottles because I wrongly assumed products in the UK weren't tested on animals (how wrong I was). I have found out a lot of my favourite products are from companies who don't pledge not to test on animals. It really has made me think twice about what I buy and how many products are still being tested in this way. Sad times :(
ReplyDeleteBurt's Bees and Cover Girl do not test on animals.
ReplyDeleteCover Girl is owned by Procter & Gamble and they're big testers. Everything I Googled came up with yes they did. So that's why it's there.
ReplyDeleteHi Bicky
ReplyDeleteI am 100% with you and you have opened my eyes up to animal testing. I didn't even know it was still going on I was told years ago that it was an old fashion thing. One thing I am very aware of and will always be aware of, which I would like to bring to your attention only because you are making a difference with this animal testing post and this will change your mind about what you eat if you don't already know about it. Have you heard of caged eggs/chickens or caged pigs. I watch a show on TV some time back that Jamie Oliver hosted and he is trying to make a difference and it was about caged eggs. I was horrified and I will never buy, touch or eat caged eggs, chicken or pigs. The website that tells it all is called "no caged eggs" & "caged pigs" search them on google but just a little warning some of the pictures are, like I said before, horrifying. Well thanks you for making me aware of animal testing. I hope what I told you will make a difference. Take care xx
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@Cat I've seen that. But I don't eat meat and I rarely eat eggs so I'm all good on that front. Thanks for your input!
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