CRUELTY - FREE

There are scientists who back animal testing for cosmetics. Animal testing obviously reduces suffering for humans, which scientists feel is most important. According to Understanding Animal Research, we share 95% of our genes with mice, which some argue proves that using them for testing is effective. There is also the argument that veterinary research relies on animal testing. Animal testing has also contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments. But the fact remains, cosmetic testing is still seen as extremely inhumane and unnecessary.

Cruelty-free cosmetics is a category containing all cosmetics that have not been tested on animals.The FDA has not approved a legal definition that binds this term to a certain set of criteria.However, in addition to the final product, most advocates for cruelty-free beauty agree that none of the ingredients used in the production of the cosmetics can be tested on animals in order to be cruelty-free. Many companies brand themselves as cruelty-free but still use raw materials that have been tested on animals. The types of tests performed on animals include acute toxicity testing, eye and skin irritation testing, skin sensitivity testing, carcinogenicity testing and re-productivity and developmental toxicity testing. Numerous studies have shown that the effectiveness of these tests are limited, and valid alternatives exist for many of these tests.

Cruelty-Free products are generally healthier. When you opt for products not tested on animals, you're also ditching the bad chemicals like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic dyes. These cleaner cosmetics are better for your skin, which means less likelihood of breakouts, allergies, and inflammation.

All LA FRAGANCIA products undergo very strict tolerance tests using non-animal methods during the development of each product to ensure quality and safety prior to market.

Benefit is against cruelty to animals. It is our goal to be as transparent and honest with our customers as possible. We believe the "cruelty free" provide unclear explanations to consumers, as it implies that none of the ingredients incorporated into products have ever been tested on animals.

Some customers expressed concern regarding the situation in China. Our products are made in Hong Kong and for imported organic farm & laboratory, the Chinese health authorities order some test on animals: they require companies to make their products available to be tested in state-certified laboratories for registration purposes only, as it is currently their only recognised method to demonstrate product safety .

We are deeply committed to the elimination of animal testing.

We are hopeful that alternative testing methods will be adopted worldwide and we will see an end to animal testing.