Humane Cosmetics Act Reintroduced in the U.S.

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Senators in the United States have reintroduced the Humane Cosmetics Act in an effort to finally end cosmetics testing on animals. The Act would phase out cosmetics tested on animals and make it unlawful to produce or sell cosmetics knowingly tested on animals in the United States. This is a very important first step to ending the cruel and unnecessary testing of cosmetics on animals that has for years, legally tortured animals for the sake of novelty products.

Cosmetics testing has long been fodder for animal advocacy groups because there is simply no argument for continuing to test on animals. We aren't arguing on behalf of life saving medicines in this case, we are arguing on behalf of lotions, creams, foundations, lipsticks, and other cosmetics, all of which are in no way, shape, or form, necessities. Cosmetics animal testing has been a continued stain on the ethical standards a country has and their perceived attitude towards animal rights which is why we are continuously hearing about countries attempting to ban cosmetics testing.

Animals used for cosmetics testing are forced to endure repeated testing of creams, lotions, lipsticks, and other cosmetics all while living in tiny cages their entire lives. When being tested on, they are being monitored for skin irritations, rashes, allergic reactions, and other ailments from using said products. In some instances, the animals used for cosmetics testing are left with painful sores and rashes that typically go untreated until the animals are of no use any longer at which point they are killed. These animals live their entire lives as a disposable product despite being living, breathing creatures. 

Animal testing for cosmetics is wholly unnecessary and it's time that the world recognizes that cosmetics testing on animals needs to go. There is simply no argument for continuing to abuse animals for the sake of novelty products which is why this bill needs to be approved and made into law. We must do away with unnecessary abuse of animals and stop arguing for the value of these tests. Animals and humans react differently to medications, cosmetics, food etc., there just isn't enough evidence that animal reactions translate to human reactions which makes cosmetics testing even further unnecessary.

The U.S would join Ukraine, Russia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Canada, Brazil, Japan, and Australia, all of which have either banned or are currently phasing out cosmetics tested on animals. It's time for an end to cosmetics animal testing! I will update you guys when more information becomes available.

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