Some large companies test their products on animals before delivering them to human markets. This is especially true of cosmetics companies as they begin trials of new product combinations to see if they are safe for human use. Here are the Big Five cosmetic companies who test their products on animals before you put them on your face and body, with some help from a list on Caring Consumer.
Many cosmetics companies have gone away from animal testing since the European Union's ban on testing ingredients for cosmetics on animals went into effect in March of 2009. L'Oreal was one of the first to finally claim they have stopped animal testing, thanks in part to the EU's ban.
Arm & Hammer is famous for their lines of deodorant, toothpastes, and baking soda in general. The famous arm with a sledgehammer logo can be found on many beauty products and in cleaners. Ironically, or maybe even cruelly beyond inhumane, Arm & Hammer products can be found in pet products such as cat litter and puppy pads.
Johnson & Johnson owns the brands Neutrogena and Aveeno, two very popular brands of cosmetics, lotions, and cleansers. As part of their PR work, Johnson …
