The testing of cosmetics on animals is cruel. Substances such as eye shadow and soaps are tested on rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, dogs, cats, and other animals. According to the companies that perform these tests, they are done to establish the safety of a product and the ingredients. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetic products, does not require animal testing. Some of the tests on animals are eye irritancy tests, acute toxicity tests, and skin irritancy tests.

and going through pain during tests. This testing is preformed by dropping substances in the eyes of animals. As described by one researcher employed by a large chemical company, the animals suffered. "Total loss of vision due to serious internal injury to cornea or internal structure. Animal holds eye shut urgently. May squeal, claw at eye, jump and try to escape." To prevent this the animals are usually secured well so they can't move and their eye is clamped open.

It is clearly evident that animal testing as far as animal rights are concerned is immoral and should be banned. It was found that approximately 80 percent of Australians are against using animals testing. Hundreds of companies have responded by switching to animal-friendly test methods. To help put an end to animal testing, people can stop buying products that were tested on animals. They can also call and write to these companies expressing their oppo

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