Misconceptions about cosmetic animal testing
I read this heartfelt article in the Edmonton Journal encouraging the Canadian government to ban animal testing of cosmetics. It’s a laudable goal and something…
The EU bans cosmetic animal testing
Well, the ban on animal testing is happening in the EU. As of March 11, 2013, cosmetics will not be allowed to be tested on…
Is artificial skin the answer to animal testing?
I saw some interesting development in the creation of artificial skin. According to scientists at Ohio State University, synthetic skin is getting good enough to…
Animal Testing Bites Cosmetic Companies Again
Ooops. I read this story about Avon and animal testing and it looks like they are in a bit of trouble. According to the story,…
Episode 25: Alex Westerberg – Cosmetic Science
Interview begins at 13:35 Interview – Alex Westerberg Alex Westerberg is the Research Director at Cosmarts where he enjoys formulating cosmetics products, and oddly enough,…
More progress to replace cosmetic animal testing
One of the most pervasive criticisms of the cosmetic industry is that it tests on animals. In fact, when people learn that I made cosmetics…