By: Kara O’Bryan

Courtesy of ladomson/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

Courtesy of Seprimoris/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

MIXING ANIMAL TESTING AND COSMETICS

Is it justifiably okay for animals to be tested in the making of cosmetic products?

Image courtesy of Verastuchelova/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

RESEARCH QUESTION

“The ugly truth about testing beauty products on animals is that it causes them unimaginable pain and suffering. If every cosmetic tested on rabbits or mice had a photo on the packaging showing these animals with weeping swollen eyes and inflamed skin, I believe everyone would go for the cruelty-free option instead”

(Hamilton 29).

PAUL MCCARTNEY BAND MEMBER FROM “THE BEATLES” SAYS…….

• Excludes all types of birds and rats (Federal Register 2004).

• This law wasn’t expected to be retroactive (2004).

• “This action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number

of small entities” (2004).• Governs things like humane handling, care,

treatment, and research facilities (2004).

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Animal testing is poorly regulated. “What Are the Animal Testing Pros and Cons”

says that little legislation has been passed in the US regarding this issue. It also talks about how after animal testing there are cases where the animals are left to starve

(Environmental Laws). Image courtesy of Howesjwe/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

ROOM FOR CRUELTY

Scientist Tipu Aziz argues, “Beautifying oneself has been going on since we were

cavemen. If it’s proven to reduce suffering through animals tests, it's not wrong to use

them” (Jha, A., & Lewis, P. 2006)."I don't think we can justify using animals

for cosmetics research," says another scientist named Clive Page. He goes on to say that he does not think it is necessary

and that it deserves to be banned because there are alternative methods (2006).

ANIMAL TESTING A NECESSITY?

“The UK Government had announced its intention to conclude animal testing one year before the voluntary ban

took place” (Freeman 1999). Animal testing is banned in Europe because of the

“appalling” suffering that animals have already been shown to have experienced (Brennan 20).

Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has banned all animal testing for cosmetics and perfume products (Brazil to Abolish Animal

Testing 2014).If Europe can do it why can’t we?

OTHER COUNTRIES THAT HAVE BANNED ANIMAL

TESTING

1. Do you wear makeup?2. If yes, how often?

3. 3. If you wear make up, what do you wear? (circle all that apply)

4. How old are you?5. How do you feel about animal testing?

6. Which brand(s) do you think use animal testing for cosmetic usage?

L’Oreal and Johnson and Johnson(Peta 2014).7. Would you still wear a company’s cosmetic products if

you knew animal testing was used? Courtesy of Tomstox/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

SURVEY QUESTIONS

21

9

Question 1: Do you wear make up?

yesno

RESULTS

5

54

7

Question 2: If yes, how often?

Occasionally1-2 a week3-4 times a weekeveryday

RESULTS

12

17

12

14

47

Question 3: If you wear makeup, what do you wear? (circle all that apply)

foundationmascaraeyelinerlipgloss/lipstickblushcover up

RESULTS

9

7

3

1.2

Question 4: How old are you? (women with makeup)

18-2425-3031-4041+

RESULTS

1

2

2

4

Question 4: How old are you? (women without makeup)

18-2425-3031-4041+

RESULTS

6

2

7

1.2

Question 5: How do you feel about animal testing? (women with makeup)

ok for science & medicineok for everythingok for everything except cosmeticsnever ok

RESULTS

4

1

2

1.2

Question 5: How do you feel about animal testing? (women without makeup)

ok for science & medicineok for everythingok for everything except cosmeticsnever ok

RESULTS

11

12

10

7

Question 6: Which brand(s) do you think use animal testing? (women with

makeup)Bare EscentualsL'OrealAvonJohnson & JohnsonOther

RESULTS

5

7

4

4

Question 6: Which brand(s) do you think use animal testing? (women without

makeup)Bare EscentualsL'OrealAvonJohnson & JohnsonOther

RESULTS

6

15

Question 7: Would you still wear a com-pany’s cosmetic products if you knew an-

imal testing was used? (women with makeup)

yesno

RESULTS

6

3

Question 7: Would you still wear a com-pany’s cosmetic products if you knew an-imal testing was used? (women without

makeup)yesno

RESULTS

Animal testing for cosmetic purposes is unjustifable!

Perhaps the most interesting finding (survey) is that most people seemed to randomly guess products that were used in animal testing.Similar results from women who do and do not

wear make up.The majority of women regardless of their beliefs

of medical use thought it was unethical to use animal testing for cosmetic purposes.

More studies should be done with a better informed public to see if the results would

change.

CONCLUSIONS

Brazil to abolish animal testing. (2014, February 14). Cosmetics International, 4. Retrieved from http://

go.galegroup.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA360204631&v=2.1&u=lom_oaklandu&it=r&p=ITOF&sw=w&asid=a90a1021f5810fce9caa9f36c0be23b5

Brennan, C. (2009, March 12). Animal Testing Ban Welcomed; Cosmetics. The Mirror, p. 20. Retrieved March

14, 2014, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=145254&sr=HLEAD(Animal%20testing%20ban%20welcomed)%

20and%20date%20is%202009

(2004). Federal Register, 69(108), Retrieved from http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2004-06-04/pdf/04-12693.pdf

REFERENCES

Freeman, M. (2009, March 12). Animal cosmetic testing banned. Trade Journals. Retrieved January 1, 1999, from http://search.proquest.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/docview/224853831

Howesjwe. April 22nd, 2012 http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-vancouver-earth-day-parade-stop-animal-research-image24451162

Jha, A., & Lewis, P. (2006, March 3). Scientist backs animal testing for cosmetics. In The Guardian. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from http://

www.theguardian.com/science/2006/mar/04/businessofresearch.research

Ladomson. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photosRetrieved March 30th, 2014 from

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-set-against-testing-animals-image18964142

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization. Retrieved

March 20th, 2014, from http://www.peta.org/

REFERENCES

Seprimoris. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photosRetrieved March 30th, 2014 from

http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-cosmetics-eyeshadows-macro-fashion-eye-make-up-image21802729

Tomstox. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photosRetrieved March 30th, 2014 from

http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-animal-testing-scared-dog-cage-image28146560

Verastuchelova. Feb 10th, 2013 http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from

http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-test-drugs-image29155207

What are the Animal Testing Pros and Cons (n.d.). In Environmental Laws. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from

http://environmental.laws.com/environmental-law/animal-laws/animal-testing/animal-testing-pros-and-cons/animal-testing-pros-and-cons

REFERENCES