A brief list has been created to inform you of the current testing methods carried out by the cosmetic industry. These methods often result in extreme pain and discomfort as well as disfigurement and/or death to the test subject.
1. Skin sensitization test, is used to determine what kind of chemicals will enable an allergic reaction. Multiple doses are applied to shaved areas of the body in order to create allergic reactions. 7. Skin Sensitization (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2016
2. Dermal penetration, is a test that analyzes the movement of a chemical as it travels through the skin and into the bloodstream. Rats are most often used, and killed to determine the amount of test substance is absorbed into there tissue and bloodstream. 6. Dermal penetration (n.d.). Retrieved October 16, 2016
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