You may have heard that “animal testing ensures product safety,” but do you truly understand the cruelty behind it?
Every year, over 100 million animals worldwide are used in experiments for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and even cleaning products. The pain and fear they endure is far beyond what most of us can imagine.
Animal Testing: Safety Assurance or Brutal Torture?
Animal testing was originally intended to protect humans from unknown chemical hazards. Yet, in many experiments:
▪️ Animals are forced to have high concentrations of chemicals applied to their skin or ingested
▪️ They are injected with lethal toxins or substances that cause severe pain
▪️ Their movement is restricted for long periods, subjecting them to stress and fear
Even worse, some experiments are repetitive and redundant, causing unnecessary suffering.
Humans’ “safety” often comes at the cost of silent lives.
Animals in laboratories have no choice—they are mice, rabbits, dogs, even monkeys, enduring skin burns, eye irritation, and difficulty breathing.
A rabbit undergoing a cosmetic allergy test may suffer for life, and a mouse used for toxicity testing may not survive the experiment.
This is not just a scientific issue; it is a moral one.
Moreover, studies have shown that animals and humans differ significantly in physiology, meaning that results from animal testing may not accurately predict human outcomes.
plantārium is committed to cruelty-free practices, standing with you to protect life
At plantārium, we believe that “beauty and safety should never come at the expense of animals.”
In our Plantārium complex, the Future Market section features products from the UK natural makeup brand LILY LOLO, which upholds the principles of being natural, eco-friendly, and cruelty-free.
Choose cruelty-free brands and start making a difference from yourself.
Plantārium is ready to join you in protecting this kindness and hope.