Make sure your next purchases are cruelty-free. Here's what you need to know!
It’s unfortunate that cosmetic animal testing is still legal in the United States.
If you are passionate about reducing and preventing animal cruelty, chances are you do your best to avoid purchasing products from companies that perform animal testing. Here’s what you need to know in order to shop cruelty-free:
Look for the Leaping Bunny
Created and bestowed by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, this symbol shows that the product is distributed by a company you can feel good about supporting.
Do Your Research on Parent Companies and Affiliates
Some people believe that purchasing a cruelty-free brand from a large conglomerate can help shift the parent company toward better values, while others decide not to support the company or its affiliates at all. That decision is yours to make.
Get to Know Countries’ Individual Animal Testing Requirements
The Chinese government requires that many cosmetic products be tested on animals before they can be sold to the general public. This means that if a cosmetic product is available in China, it’s most likely being tested on animals.
By contrast, no cosmetic products sold in the European Union can ever have been tested on animals. Buying a European-made product is a great way to know that your cosmetics are cruelty-free.
Shopping will become easier with this information guiding you. Feel good knowing that you didn't contribute to animal testing. There are many ways to continue your daily life while staying away from products that still test on animals.
For more information on buying cruelty-free, visit Care2.
