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Hi I was wondering if you would be able to clarify a couple things for me? I was recently invited to an Arbonne beauty party. The host informed me that Lancome test on animals. Being an animal rights activist and member of Ohio Humane I found this very upsetting. Do they infact test on animals? Do you know if they get their fillers from animal processing or refineries?
Another thing I found disturbing is that I have always purchased Melaleuca products because it was my understanding that they are safe and cruelty free. I was very surprised to see them on your list. They also test on animals?
And one more...Does Loccitane test on animals? I want to do the right thing, and it seems that I have been poorly educated on the items that I use. Please help me find some alternatives that are safe and not harmful to animals.
Thank you,
Angela
Angela,
Since I am not an animal testing expert, I can't answer without some research - research you could do on your own, starting with: http://www.vivisection.org - they should be able to answer most of these questions....
I really wish I could branch out, but my expertise is in factory farmed and slaughtered animals raised for food - and health and nutrition. That is where 98% of animals in the world are killed, and suffer, so I focused on this specific area.
Good luck and I'm glad for a fellow advocate!
Tina Volpe
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Tina Volpe
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions about animals raised for food... and the horrifying truths of the abuse and torture these animals endure. Also, about the health ramifications of eating animals or their products, i.e. heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and a host of other diseases linked to our diets. Any questions on existing on a plant based diet, solely, raw diet and the health benefits.
Experience
Author of the book “The Fast Food Craze, Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and Our Animals” and co-author of the new book, "The Missing Peace, The Hidden Power of our Kinship with Animals". Health researcher, 34 year vegetarian, speaker, educator/consultant, television guest appearing all over the country, radio host of the top rated show “Wake Up America” on GlobalTalk Radio, and published columnist. Now affiliated with PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) as a "Heart Health" speaker, and SPEAK, as a Humane Educator.
Organizations
Mercy for Animals, Compassion over Killing, Friends of Animals,
PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) Farm Sanctuary, Animal Acres, Catskill Animal Sanctuary.
Publications
LA Life Magazine, Personal Excellence Magazine, and several other misc. publications.
Education/Credentials
See above
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