"Children as young as 6-8 yrs. are working in mica mines in India, collecting mica for export all over the world in the cosmetics industry. The investigations revealed that thousands of children are involved in illegal collection of mica from the soil, which is being exported to major brand including Merck KGaA, the German based pharmaceutical co., which further supplies this mica to some of the biggest names in the cosmetics industry."
www.youthkiawaaz.com...
The sparkle we have in our powders and shadows ( us gals) that we carefully placed on our eyes and cheeks bones and decolletage is THE RESULT OF HARD LABOUR BY A CHILD,
"in all probability, had spent hours in the scorching heat looking for shining pieces of mica in the soil. This in turn is used in the cosmetic industry. After garments, sports goods, accessories and ornaments, it’s the cosmetics industry that is the latest employer of child labour, especially in places like Jharkhand and Bihar, according to a child rights NGO." “Hundreds of thousands of children are involved in illegal collection of mica from the soil, which is being exported to major brands including Merck KGaA, the German based pharmaceutical company, which further supplies thismica to some of the biggest names in the cosmetics industry,” he said.
I understand that poverty leads these kids to this life, but we allow for the exploitation because if the demand we create.
No one should be that poor anymore, they are kept poor.
Read more: www.thaindian.com...
Animal testing.
Millions of animals over the last century have literally been tortured and killed as a reult of unessary consmetics testing.
"the cosmetic animal testing is done for eye shadows and soaps. Majority of these eye shadow tests are done on rabbits in order to assess the level of damage or irritation caused to the rabbits. The sunscreen products are also tested on guinea pigs to assess the level of allergic reaction and irritation. These cosmetic testing could cause bleeding problems to the animals. Many reputed companies employ the outside companies so as to avoid criticism from the society and the activists. Statistics points out that 50% of the animals die two or three weeks after the experimentation"
'The companies give various reasons to justify the cosmetic animal testing. They say that many countries have passed regulations which states that the preservatives and lotions have to be tested before the usage. But, the critics argue that no law specifically demands the testing of cosmetics on animals. The demand by the customers for new cosmetics also prompts the companies to test their products on animals. It is also said that the’ cruelty-free’ companies are more expensive than the rest of the companies. It is a common complaint that companies carry out these tests for publicity. Statistics also points out the fact that 75% of the Americans are against cosmetic testing on animals.'
In the UK alone over 39 000 animals a year have powder injected into the eyes, and they aren't even compatible with humans, Human tissue testing is the safest way, and can be down without harming anyone.
'The animals have a different distribution of fine blood vessels and their skin does not react in the same way to the tests as that of a human.
The cosmetic testing on animals is very expensive.
The cosmetic testing on animals is said to be less reliable.
The animals are made to endure a lot of tests in the labs making the end-result meaningless.'
Above referenced from
www.clearleadinc.com...
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Americans, Australians Europeans and Asians, I suggest we insist on regulating this industry, cosmetic products deserve special attention from the regulators due to their scientific complexity or higher potential risk for the consumers' health, you have 89% unknown substances in there.
Next time you shop, check out if you are putting anti freeze in your system because its cheaper to use, avoid using companies that test on animals, look for "sparkles" cause you've had a kid slaving in the sun for hours to bring them to you, and simply pray your not getting human fat and rubbing it into your system.
So is vanity a deadly sin? Well it can certainly lead to death... I still am a vain creature, though after researching, a little more educated I hope. I'll tell you one thing, I will be coy with what money I give over to line these giants pockets, at my healths expence, and the expence of 3rd world people and animal cruelty.
[edit on 20-11-2009 by zazzafrazz]
