In light of our unit assessment, I feel it is necessary to talk about the many cosmetic products in the past and present that tested their products on animals. For some reason humans have this sense of entitlement here that we can abuse other animals to perfect a product, make money, and satisfy a customer.
Animals are hurt during many processes at leading cosmetic industries, and the sad part is that many women who buy these products may not be cognizant that the company does test on animals. All animals, Cats, Dogs, Mice, Monkeys, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs are used for the testing of different products. Is it really necessary to blind a mouse to get that perfect shade of red? How greedy can we get. Some say it is necessary, in the sense that in hurting some animals they can reap the benefits in creating an awesome product that many women will buy.
I obviously don't wear make up, so I don't really care about how good a cover up is or whatever, but really it is something many people don't know about, and the general consumer needs to know now. But it isn't only in cosmetics, for many shampoo and soap companies practice the same; "Guinea pigs are used to test sunscreen products...Dogs are used for biomedical research where as cats are used for neurological research" (Buzzle.com). I personally think it is ridiculous, and to think that they continue to do this today, even though it is becoming a much more controversial issue is stepping over the line.
Please read this article to learn more about how insane animal testing really is, and how devastating it can be.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/animal-testing-in-cosmetic-industry.html
Or type in animal testing pros and cons into google and it is the first link.
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