Are You Fur Real?

As we reach young adulthood, our consumption rate will only increase from this point on. Whether it be the consumption of merchandise or food products, a lifestyle that avoids violence towards animals should prevail.

Now that I have covered the physical consumption of animals in previous posts, I've reached a turning point in the conversation. Not only are animals harmed via the food industry, their abuse continues into the retail industry.

How many times have you gone shopping and bought products on the sole fact that they are not tested on animals? I assume not too many times or even close to none.

It is in our favor to remember that products, which we use on a daily basis, were once tested on defenseless beings prior to reaching markets because that may sway our decision in contributing to these processes. 

In the field of cosmetics, scientist mix substances harmful to the epidermis of any creature before finding a perfect balance of solutions. In order to reach a balanced, trial and error experiments come into play.  Most cosmetic brands out on shelves test their products on animals like rabbits, beagles, and reptiles in order to prove its safety and to later sell to people. More often then less, these formulas are toxic to skin in their beginning trials leaving animals with extreme burns, disability, and sometimes the cause of death. Products such as mascara and eyeliner burn through their eyes, lotions and cleansers burn their skin, and the ingestion of lipstick and glosses causes their deaths.

Companies, by withholding this vital piece of information, found a way to trick you, the consumer, into buying these products.

Here is a list of cosmetic companies that do not test on animals for you to consider during your next shopping trip.

Aside from cosmetics, the retail business blows millions of dollars on finding the best fur, leather, and other like products.

Big examples include some of the higher quality brands such as PRADA, Channel, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, and many more in those price ranges. These companies, which sells hand bags, clothing, shoes, and accessories thrive off animal skins. Breeding animals for the simple use of their skin is not an uncommon practice.

Here are some graphic videos to watch the simple truth behind these industries, watch at your own discretion:

• https://www.facebook.com/PETAIndia/videos/10154013757126683/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=707B9QfUhg0
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBHWd_57u4o

The types of animals that suffer victim to these industries include:

• ·             Rabbits (skin/fur/testing)
• ·             Beagles dogs (testing)
• ·             Alligators (skin)
• ·             Ostrich (for their skin/ feathers)
• ·             Snake (skin)
• ·             Foxes (skin/fur)
• ·             Chinchillas (fur)
• ·             Armadillos (skin)
• ·             Sheep (wool)
• ·             Ect..

It is impossible that the entire world will discontinue to purchase these brands, some people do not care enough about beings outside of themselves, but stores follow the trends of the consumers. If the majority of consumers avoid buying products made from animals, the companies will have to find new and innovative ways to please their clients moving away from animal products and finding the readily available usage of synthetics. As people begin to see the truths behind the industries, we move closer to a violence-free world.