The term “Cruelty Free” in cosmetics is absolutely misleading. Less cruel may be more accurate, but cruelty free? Not accurate. What are cruelty free cosmetics REALLY? Who may still be harmed in their production? Let’s talk about it.

TECH NOTE – There is a period where the audio sinks down at around 11 minutes in. It comes back in about 45 seconds! Sorry!!!

*Resources*
Perry’s Blog Post – https://chemistscorner.com/cruelty-free-cosmetics-are-they-really-free-from-cruelty/
Alternatives to animal testing – https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/why-we-do-it/alternatives-animal-testing
Factory conditions in China – https://www.huffpost.com/entry/average-cost-factory-worker_n_1327413
China to end animal testing? – https://www.hsi.org/news-media/china-appears-on-track-end-animal-testing-imported-ordinary-cosmetics/
FDA Pigment Regulations – https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-names/color-additives-permitted-use-cosmetics

*Time Stamps*
0:00 Intro
1:03 4 ways “Cruelty Free” may still be cruel
7:33 Then, what is Cruelty Free???
11:53 My opinion
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