In the case of ingredients derived from animals or cosmetic products being tested on animals, the power and financial influence of the major global corporate cosmetics companies is truly amazing a multi billion dollar industry. Their advertising budgets are vast and the TV and magazines are constantly full of their publicity and advertising. What is even more fascinating is that large numbers of these ads and articles try to link their products to images of nature and natural. Images of forests, waterfalls, beautiful models frolicking on a pristine beaches and cuddly pet animals sitting on a couch watching admiringly as their owners apply their product. 

As a result the consumer generally fails to understand two critically important things:

Both the above mentioned practices are just not necessary! There are natural cosmetic products available that do not involve the use of animal ingredients or their subsequent testing on animals.

Many major cosmetic manufacturers now say they do not carry out tests on animals. It is also true that the European Parliament plans to ban cosmetic animal testing in 2009, though this is not entirely the whole story. Many of the ingredients used in products are sourced from third-party companies where the guarantees are far less clear. If these companies are outside of the EU then those humane laws may be difficult to apply. Some cosmetic companies claim that they do not test their products on animals but in fact they give their products to companies who do carry out these tests.

The easiest way to avoid indecision and uncertainty is to look for those cosmetic products that are contain no ingredients derived from animals and which offer a 'no animal testing' guarantee. You can then be relatively certain that no animal has had to suffer for your convenience and these products are a lot more beneficial and safe for the skin.

Regarding effectiveness, compatibility and tolerance the developers of the Dr. Baumann Cosmetics chose to use only ingredients of herbal origin. As a matter of principle they would never use ingredients of animal origin. The avoidance of ingredients of animal origin complies with the Dr. Baumann Companies ethical values and conscience, environmental respect and a deep concern for the health and safety of the consumer.

As has already been mentioned there is currently no decent legislation regarding involving animals to carry out experiments using substances destined for the creation of various cosmetic products. Moreover in many countries laws in fact exist that place an obligation on producers of cosmetic products to test products on animals before launching them in the market. Although alternative procedures do already exist for testing products, lawmakers are often slow to pass the laws that will be both a protection for animals and a protection for the health and safety of people’s skins.

An excellent ethical step for producers of skincare products would be to be able to guarantee products that are totally free of ingredients derived from animals.

Since the origin of animal ingredients cannot be traced that easily, the answer is to not use those ingredients at all. Think about the hormone treatments given to animals in the U.S.A –they are legal! Although not in the European Union, chemotherapeutical treatments are legal in the U.S. A. and E.U. Inhuman transportation to and in slaughterhouses are tolerated all over the world. Inhuman treatment of animals e.g. bile extracted from bears kept in pain and suffering in tiny cages for their entire life in China……. and the list goes on and on and on………

For a big list of possible animal ingredients used in cosmetics, see this one put together by PETA

The truth is that most companies now go out of their way to avoid using animal ingredients.  Any minor cost savings achieved by using animal based ingredients is vastly off-set by the negative PR generated by groups like PETA and EWG. Also, governmental regulations about Mad Cow Disease (BSE) have prompted companies to mostly use alternatives. But you’ll still find some animal ingredients in cosmetic products and they really need to be avoided. 

Some of the most commonly used animal ingredients used in cosmetics:

Compatible and regenerates, protects hydrates and firms the skin in a skin safe way:

Liposomes are comprised of a double layer of molecules called phospholipids. These phospholipids possess a water soluble component and a “double tail-shaped” fat soluble component. Dr Baumann Cosmetics produce natural Multiactive Liposome’s that mimic the body’s Phospholipids. They are produced from Soya. Consequently Liposome’s can absorb both water soluble active ingredients (e.g. water soluble vitamins within the water head of the liposome, and fat soluble ingredients (e.g. fat soluble vitamins, (in the fatty tails of the Liposome,) and transport these into the skin.

Our natural phospholipids form the membranes of skins cells. Similarly, the intercellular substance which is found between the skin cells is composed of phospholipids, ceramides, triglyceride, free fatty acids, cholesterol and water. If skin cells are slightly damaged or if the intercellular substance is lost through aggressive cleansing methods, the Dr. Baumann liposomes are able to perfectly replenish the missing lipids. Therefore the combination of phospholipids, ceramides and other skin-endemic lipids which can be found in many DR. BAUMANN and SkinIdent® products is ideal. It is easy to recognise that liposome’s represent ideal skincare. Due to the fact that their composition of phospholipids is identical to that of the cell membranes, an exceptional compatibility is guaranteed. When one puts the same substances onto and into the skin of which the skin is actually comprised, under normal circumstances no allergic reactions will occur and the firmness, moist and youthful appearance that one tried to achieve with Collagen and Elastine from animal derivatives is achieved with the Liposome’s in a healthy safe way and with far more immediate and long term benefits.
Important to note: In cases of allergies related to liposome products they are never attributable to the exceptionally compatible liposome’s themselves, but to the transference by liposome’s of allergenic substances, which in all rights should not be in the skin such as perfumes and chemical preservatives.
It’s the time to vote by our actions don’t buy products that contain animal ingredients or where you know they have indeed been tested on animals. This decision should be one of conscience and concern for the health of your skin. Be sure and use only skincare products of herbal origin, always.
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