In the world of cosmetics and specifically facials, despite the leaps and bounds we’ve made technologically and morally, the reality remains that animal testing has yet to be entirely eliminated. Many people find themselves questioning- Can I buy makeup without animal testing? What about nail polish? Can I get a facial without animal testing involved?
The answer is yes, you most definitely can get a facial without animal tested products, but you have to be careful, because many labels are misleading.
For starters, many assume that natural and organic companies are safe in this area, but they are not guaranteed to have given up animal testing. Also, a product’s bottle may state somewhere on the label that “This product not tested on animals.” First off, your keywords are ‘this product’. This product has not been tested on animals, but others by the same company might still be being tested on animals. In addition, the far more sinister is that this particular iteration of the product was not tested on animals, but the combination and recipes as well as the raw ingredients may have been already, enough so, that the company felt confident in not testing the iteration of the product you’ve purchased.
LeapingBunny has a helpful list of companies that have shown to be ethical and don’t test on animals. If you find the opposite to be more helpful, crueltyfreekitty.com has a list of companies that DO practice animal testing, including the more difficult to pin down companies with misleading labels.
For professional facial services, ask your provider about their products. They may use skin care products that aren’t tested on animals or be able to offer partial services to avoid the use of products that have been tested on animals.
One of our trusted brands, Éminence is approved by the diligent cruelty-free international which gives out the LeapingBunny certification. Ask us to use these products when you visit.