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Over the last several decades the topic of animal testing for cosmetic purposes has taken the world by surprise. The throngs of questions concerning this matter have skyrocketed, yet how often are these concerns addressed? For that matter, how many citizens even understand what cosmetic animal testing entails? As defined by Humane Society International, “the term ‘animal testing’ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology” (About Animal Testing).…

Did you know that about 50% of all animals medically and cosmetically experimented on die about 2-3 weeks after experimentation? Hundreds and thousands of animals are experimented each year to test out new cosmetics. The cosmetics that apply are makeup and cleansing products. Although there are some companies who have stopped experimenting on animals, it is still not enough to save the hundreds and thousands of animals whose lives are taken away to benefit humans. Experimentation on animals…

for which there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity” and some preservatives frequently used in cosmetics are known to release formaldehyde into the body (Overall). Parabens are another family of chemicals often used as preservatives in cosmetics that mimic estrogen and have been linked to endocrine disruption (Boberg). The vague “fragrance” is commonly found on ingredient lists for cosmetics, and the term is used to signify a mix of chemicals that do not have to be disclosed because…

Beauty is an adjective defined by pleasure and appeal, it is used in society as a way to define what is acceptable to be considered a sense of euphoria. In modern societies beauty comes in different forms but it all comes back to being one thing: youth. Youth is considered to be the epitome of beautiful, makeup companies are developing anti-aging products to help slow down the process of aging physically. In fashion, pastel colors and lightweight fabrics are popular in adult clothing. The…

for the purpose of testing cosmetics products (Cole). Cosmetic product experimentation on animals includes the testing of ingredients in shampoos, lotions, make-up and similar type beauty products. According to the article titled Cruelty Free Cosmetics, “These tests cause an enormous amount of pain and suffering to the animals. The only time they are relieved of their torture is when they die” (Cole). This paper will focus on why it is morally impermissible to test cosmetic/beauty products on…

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics, & Fragrance, Inc., now known as Ulta Beauty, Inc., was founded by Dick George and Terry Hanson. The two founders, once executives at Osco Drug, became business partners and launched a business plan made to revolutionize the way women shop for cosmetics (Kukec, 2017). George, once the president of Osco, had developed a new retail concept that would offer high-end cosmetics and fragrances, including services like hair salons and nails. The idea was to provide a convenient…

should know Mineral makeup is the rage now. Due to the harmful effects of chemical based cosmetics on the skin, many women have switched over to use mineral makeup. As indicated by the name, mineral makeup products are made of mineral based ingredients, rather the natural minerals. Of course, you cannot get the natural minerals and apply it on the face. A lot of claims have been revolving around the cosmetic industry about the benefits as well as dangers of using mineral makeup. In addition, the…

(chemical sweetener). Instead, people who wish to enhance their beauty should reach out to alternatives, such as organic cleansing masks from natural products, made by fruits and honey. As well as cosmetic brands that promote chemical free usage in their products and who are against animal…

Society has everyone convinced that beauty is what one wears and buys. Many people use different beauty products all around the world because they think it’s what makes them beautiful. Different things that people around the world get include make-up, cosmetic surgeries, body modifications, food to go on a diet, and stylish clothes. True beauty is not what one may see on the outside. Instead, it is truly what is in one’s heart. There are many disadvantages and advantages to using all these…

have shown to have caused the animal's pain and suffering, most animals end up being killed after being experimented on or even reused on different tests and experiments. In order to protect our animals we need to ensure limits on animal testing. Cosmetic testing or beauty product testing is very common in the U.S. still to this day. Animals get tested on anything from hand creams to hair dyes. Keeping in mind that yes we do test these products on animals to make sure that they are okay for our…