One of the things that I have seen change that warms the…
“One of the things that I have seen change that warms the cockles of my heart is what is happening in the cosmetics industry. For years, they were doing horrible things to animals in the manufacture of cosmetics, and testing of the most barbaric types; today, if you go into a drugstore and go down the [cosmetics] aisle, look at how many of them say no animal testing. I've talked with people who work in the cosmetics departments, and they tell me, Without that, you can't sell them. And that's wonderful!”
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The cosmetics industry has shifted from animal cruelty to cruelty‑free products, reflecting growing consumer ethics and corporate responsibility.
In simple terms: Cosmetics now often avoid animal testing, showing ethical progress.
Support cruelty‑free brands.
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When to use this quote
- shopping
- advocacy
- product development
- policy lobbying
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Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumers verify cruelty‑free claims?
- What drives companies to change practices?
Not all companies fully eliminate testing; claims can be misleading.