Cruelty-free makeup is the best choice for consumers because cosmetic animal testing is cruel and inhumane; There should be more attention and publicity towards these industries.
Animals are not only tortured during the repulsive act of cosmetic testing, they also are killed. One hundred million animals a year are killed due to cosmetic animal testing. No matter what the makeup actually does to these powerless animals they are put down after every testing. They kill the animals by asphyxiation, neck-breaking or decapitation. Asphyxiation is when they smother the animal so it is no longer able to breathe and decapitation is cutting off the head of the animal. Keep in mind that when they do kill these innocent animals after doing tests on them no pain relief is provided
Animal testing is not just for cosmetic tests but for lotions, perfumes, and anything a human can consume. They have many different horrific ways of testing products on animals such as skin and eye irritation tests and lethal dose tests. When doing a skin and eye irritation test they rub chemicals onto shaved skin or dripped into the …show more content…
When something is vegan it contains absolutely no animal products at all. Cruelty-free makeup simply means they do not test on animals but could contain animal ingredients. Buying from cruelty-free or vegan brands is not only beneficial to the animals health but also to the people. There are green makeup, skincare, body care, and even cleaning product companies, and they’ll help you live a healthier lifestyle free from carcinogens, parabens, and way too many other nasty ingredients found in traditional products. (Scheler). By “green makeup, skincare, body care, and cleaning products” Scheler means cruelty-free products that are 100% natural and free from chemicals. Many cruelty-free brands use ingredients that have a proven safety record, meaning they’re considered safe