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The Facts:
Many industries use animals to test the safety and effectiveness ofconsumer products such as shampoos and cosmetics, in spite of the factthat there are alternatives to animal testing in this consumer genre.
A small sample of companies that use the cruel practice of animaltesting are Procter and Gamble, Lever Brothers, L'Oreal, Maybelline,Max Factor, Oil of Olay, Pantene, and Cover Girl.
There are alternatives to animal testing and from buying products fromthose who animal test. There are methods to safely test consumerproducts without the use of animals. Consumers can have a voice in theeffort to "Reduce, Replace, and Refine Animal Research".
Simple steps such as joining a non-profit organization whichconcentrates their efforts on animal rights and animal welfare withinyour own community, and not buying products from companies who useanimal testing to promote such products as mascara or shampoo, are awonderful way to start.
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There are companies who use no animal testing, and market good, safeproducts for the consumer. There are organizations that offer wonderfulresources and consumer information for those who wish to absorb solidfacts.