This post is a part of one long stretched thought process, consideration of too many
practical aspects stalled it being put up but then again practicality was
never really my primary reflex action. Although the truth was very much in
face, it was ignored but not so comfortable doing it anymore.
We girls
swear by a whole lot of cosmetics that keeps us perfect from dawn to dusk. Trust
me I can’t live without my kajal for a day even if you paid me your weight in
gold to do so. Likewise I have a friend who clings to her lip gloss as if her
life depended on it, another who lands up every alternate day with a new shade
of nail polish on her brilliantly manicured nails, one who trusts only a
certain shampoo brand because it smoothens her hair perfectly, one who prefers
a certain facial cream which covers up her skin imperfections; the list goes on & on & on
& on……....sorry to burst your bubble folks but what if we are told about
the dark murky side of this Oh So Glamorous picks we have made.
What if we
were shown the side of cosmetic industry that dwells in scientific labs and the
animals that bear the brunt of our pretty faces? Will we be still happy looking
at ourselves in the mirror knowing that the kohl that lines our eyes was result
of 100s of rabbits going blind? The conditioner that smoothens our hair has
burnt the skin & fur off a baby squirrel. A cat has got its flesh stripped
till ribs in order to facilitate the exact acid content of our astringent. Did
our vanity & beauty come with such a ghastly cost? Maybe we might turn a
blind eye stating the so called “practical” aspects but does practicality
really mean losing humanity?
It is true
we will not be able to eradicate animal testing, it has etched itself in our
daily lives. But we can at least make an effort.
How can you
and I help to ensure we are not a part of this bloody ritual? Well for starters
do our research. The internet is flooded with the truth behind animal
experiments in cosmetic industry. It showcases graphic images of how our furry
friends are treated and also details of companies who follow these barbaric methods.
Boycotting the cosmetics made from these organizations will be a good way to
start.
Go for
natural ways to polish, nourish & shine your skin and hair.
As far as makeup
is concerned, go bare face :)……….. now that really isn’t a coveted option so
research more. There exist companies with compassion, who opt for ways of
testing with laboratory generated skin cells and human body simulated
conditions. A rabbit logo that looks like this symbolizes animal friendly
products .Try using them. The choices maybe limited but it will be worth it.
