What Is a Cruelty-Free Product?
Whether cosmetics are “cruelty-free”, meaning not tested on animals, is among the issues today's cosmetics consumers care about most. As users have become more informed and their awareness has grown through new media, their view of animal testing and the companies that carry it out has changed, and this has also had a major impact on their buying habits.
How Can You Tell a Product Is Cruelty-Free?
Cruelty-free is the name given to products made without being tested on any animal. These products carry a label stating that they have not been tested on animals, and their packaging includes the words “cruelty free” or “not tested on animals”. Manufacturers that do not test on animals also state this clearly on their websites. The Leaping Bunny logo is placed on products and serves as a distinctive mark.
What Is the Leaping Bunny Certification?
The Leaping Bunny certification is used to identify products that are not tested on animals. It is awarded to manufacturers of such products. The Leaping Bunny certification examines every stage of a product's supply chain and guarantees that no animal testing takes place. It is the only internationally recognised programme of its kind.
What Are the Benefits of Using Cruelty-Free Products?
There are many benefits to using cruelty-free products. First, by using them we turn to brands that we know do not test on animals. Using cruelty-free products is one of the best ways to respect animal rights.
Second, cruelty-free products are also a good choice for our own health. Chemicals used in animal testing can also be harmful to human health. For this reason, because they are made with natural formulas, cruelty-free products are a safer option for human health.
Third, using cruelty-free products is also good for the environment. Chemicals used in animal testing can harm the environment. Choosing cruelty-free products is therefore a sensible way to act in a more eco-friendly and conscious way.
In short, there are many benefits to using cruelty-free products. By using them, we can protect animal rights, choose a safer option for human health and protect the environment. Making an effort to use cruelty-free products whenever possible is a way of showing respect for animals, for human health and for the environment.
Are Vegan and Cruelty-Free Products the Same?
Vegan products contain no animal-derived ingredients. However, a product with clean, vegan ingredients may still have been tested on animals. Likewise, a product that has not been tested on animals may still contain animal-derived ingredients. So there are differences between cruelty-free and vegan products. That said, vegan manufacturers generally consider animal testing unacceptable on ethical grounds. No Atelier Rebul product is tested on animals, and selected collections are made with vegan ingredients.
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