Monday, June 1, 2015
Why is Testing on Animals Bad?
A lady asked me yesterday, "Why is testing a perfume or cosmetics on an animal a bad thing? They are just putting cosmetics on them. What's wrong with that?" My answer wasn't an easy one, but necessary. I explained that the companies are trying to find out if certain ingredients or certain products will cause a reaction on skin and eyes, so, they use rabbits and rats and such to test on. This leads to rashes and sores and eye infections etc. and hair loss and all sorts of other problems. In short, they suffer so that we don't have to develop a rash...and some of us still do! I asked her if she would want chemicals for cosmetics or perfumes tested on her pet knowing that there was a chance the product would cause painful sores or rashes and she said "Of course not!" So, one more person was enlightened. Thankfully she said she will be making some changes in what products she buys from now on and I hope she meant it. I won't post pics here of the ugly rashes and sores these poor animals get...I'll simply suggest that you check out peta.org to see for yourself. I've made a lifelong commitment to buy only cruelty free products. Will you?
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I'm with you, Amy, I go all out in buying only cruelty-free products. As for converting the masses, I always hammer the message home to my family and friends, and it's not always easy with these folks. But I feel it is worth the effort, and I sometimes spread the message to complete strangers in department stores.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing a photo back in high school of a poor creature given the Draize test, there and then I resolved to spread the message that animals deserve a better fate. There was no turning back and I am a believer. TP