Those people who are concerned about animal rights would like to choose products that have not been tested on animals. We need to look out for an accompanying logo – “No Animal Cruelty” sign, or the “Vegan Society” label. In 2013, India declared a ban on testing of cosmetics on animals. However, to what extent this ban has been implemented and in what ways qualifications have been established to continue animal testing remains a matter of speculation. We have complied a list of 7 company’s who dont use animals for testing their products –
Animal cruelty free
1. The Body Shop
The Body Shop is a brand that houses everything under the sun from skincare, body care, makeup, hair care and even fragrances. It’s a great choice of brands if you’re looking for a holistic switch to cruelty-free.
2. Dermalogica
A luxury skincare brand that is loved by dermatologists and beauty aficionados worldwide is Dermalogica. They have some of the best, most effective skincare solutions that will keep you coming back for more. While they’re definitely very very expensive, they are worth every penny.
3. Isa Dora
A brand that was born in Sweden, it’s products are clinically tested. This means that no little furries were harmed! They make some fragrance-free and multi-purpose products that’ll definitely make your makeup stash a few kgs lighter.
4. Shahnaz Herbals
Shahnaz Hussain has been the pioneer in herbal cosmetics in India and has diverse portfolio of over 350 formulations. Her company has series of quality control Labs where the ingredients undergo rigorous testing. Apart from micro-biological studies, clinical testing and volunteer assistance is also practiced.
5. Prakriti Herbals
Prakriti Herbals follows the Vedantic philosophy that holds nature to be abundant with therapies for taking care of our body. Neeta Adappa founded the company in 1995 and led the enterprise to develop some unique cosmetic and hospitality products.
6. Vicco
Vicco Labs is perhaps the oldest company that was founded in 1952 by K.V.Pendharkar. The company’s mission of Vicco Labs is to “make boons of Ayurvedic medicine available to every home, far and near”. Their products include tooth powder and paste, skin cream and shaving cream.
7. Cholayil
Cholayil began as a small-scale backyard production home by a family in Kerala. Today the company has three well-known brands: Medimix, Cuticura and Krishna Thulasi, which are defined by the use of 18 ingredients in differing combinations across their products.