Stop Testing Beauty Products on Animals

Question

A. Gautam

In many parts of the world, animals in the lab are suffering for lipstick and shampoo. Innocent creatures have chemicals shoved down their throats. Imagine the fear animals feel when chemicals are dripped into their eyes. Don’t forget about their skins being shaved and then chemicals poured on them. How unnecessary and cruel is that! What sense does that make in the 21st century with so many advancements in science and technology?

According to Humane Society International, yearly one to two hundred thousand animals suffer and lose their lives for cosmetic testing. The most commonly tested animals are rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice. Between 85 and 95% of these animals are not protected by the law.

Typical tests consist of examining skin and eye irritation. And there are force-feeding studies that go on for weeks for months, which look for any signs of illness or health risks. The risks are cancer or birth defects. Cruelest of all are the fatal tests in which animals have to consume a chemical until they die. This method is applied to determine the lethal dose of chemicals. For the animals that survive these tests, the side effects are disheartening and alarming. Some include blindness, swollen eyes, sore skin, external bleeding, internal bleeding, damage to organs, birth defects, seizures, and more. These suffering animals’ lives are then cut short by choice after the experiments end. And for all that pain, the testing isn’t even effective.

While there are many cruelty-free companies and products available, plenty of companies still conduct animal testing for cosmetics. The reason behind this cruelty is unnecessary and illogical. Anytime a new chemical is introduced, the companies opt to perform animal testing. However, there is always a choice of non-animal test. There needs to be non-animal test options for every possible side effect. The gaps in testing that only depend on animal testing should be filled.

As with anything, you can take actions to help put an end to these cruel animal tests for cosmetics. First, check the products you use and make sure they are cruelty-free. Ask grown-ups around you to do the same. Educate your friends and family. If there aren’t enough consumers of products that allow animal testing, they will stop their cruel experiments.

Stop Testing Beauty Products on Animals
A. Gautam

In many parts of the world, animals in the lab are suffering for lipstick and shampoo. Innocent creatures have chemicals shoved down their throats. Imagine the fear animals feel when chemicals are dripped into their eyes. Don’t forget about their skins being shaved and then chemicals poured on them. How unnecessary and cruel is that! What sense does that make in the 21st century with so many advancements in science and technology?

According to Humane Society International, yearly one to two hundred thousand animals suffer and lose their lives for cosmetic testing. The most commonly tested animals are rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice. Between 85 and 95% of these animals are not protected by the law.

Typical tests consist of examining skin and eye irritation. And there are force-feeding studies that go on for weeks for months, which look for any signs of illness or health risks. The risks are cancer or birth defects. Cruelest of all are the fatal tests in which animals have to consume a chemical until they die. This method is applied to determine the lethal dose of chemicals. For the animals that survive these tests, the side effects are disheartening and alarming. Some include blindness, swollen eyes, sore skin, external bleeding, internal bleeding, damage to organs, birth defects, seizures, and more. These suffering animals’ lives are then cut short by choice after the experiments end. And for all that pain, the testing isn’t even effective.

While there are many cruelty-free companies and products available, plenty of companies still conduct animal testing for cosmetics. The reason behind this cruelty is unnecessary and illogical. Anytime a new chemical is introduced, the companies opt to perform animal testing. However, there is always a choice of non-animal test. There needs to be non-animal test options for every possible side effect. The gaps in testing that only depend on animal testing should be filled.

As with anything, you can take actions to help put an end to these cruel animal tests for cosmetics. First, check the products you use and make sure they are cruelty-free. Ask grown-ups around you to do the same. Educate your friends and family. If there aren’t enough consumers of products that allow animal testing, they will stop their cruel experiments.

Answer 1

Stop Testing Beauty Products on Animals

A. Gautam

In many parts of the world, animals in laboratories suffer unimaginable pain and distress for the sake of lipstick and shampoo. Innocent creatures are subjected to the infliction of chemicals forced down their throats. Imagine the terror these animals experience when chemicals are dripped into their eyes. Let’s not forget the horrifying practice of shaving their skin only to have chemicals poured onto their bare flesh. How unnecessary and cruel is this treatment? What sense does it make in the 21st century, considering the immense advancements in science and technology?

According to Humane Society International, between 100,000 to 200,000 animals suffer and lose their lives annually for cosmetic testing. The most commonly tested animals include rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice, with a staggering 85 to 95% of these animals lacking legal protection.

Typical tests conducted on these animals often involve examining skin and eye irritation. There are also prolonged force-feeding studies that extend for weeks or months, in search of illness or health risks, which may include grave concerns such as cancer or birth defects. Perhaps the cruelest method of all involves fatal tests, whereby animals are compelled to consume chemicals until death occurs, simply to ascertain the lethal dose. For those fortunate enough to survive these experiments, the aftermath is equally disheartening and alarming, with effects ranging from blindness, swollen eyes, sore skin, and external or internal bleeding to organ damage, birth defects, and seizures. Even more tragically, the lives of these suffering animals are often ended by choice once the experiments conclude. And all this agony is for naught, as the testing itself frequently proves ineffective.

Despite the existence of numerous cruelty-free companies and products, many corporations continue the barbaric practice of animal testing for cosmetics. This industry’s rationale is not only unnecessary but also illogical. Every time a new chemical emerges, companies revert to animal testing as a first option. However, alternatives to animal testing are available and should be adopted universally. There is an urgent need for non-animal testing methods for every possible side effect, effectively filling the gaps left by outdated animal testing protocols.

As individuals, we hold the power to influence change and bring an end to these inhumane practices. Start by examining the products you use and ensure they are cruelty-free. Encourage your friends and family, as well as the adults around you, to do the same. The more consumers demand cruelty-free options, the less incentive companies will have to continue their cruel experiments. Together, we can put an end to the needless suffering of these innocent animals in the name of cosmetics.