Brian R. Hackett
Our use of animals takes many forms but perhaps none so frivolous as in the testing of cosmetics. The procedures involved have a grim history that does not make for pleasant reading. There’s inherent cruelty in forcing substances down animals’ throats or dripping chemicals into their eyes.
You won’t find too many people willing to defend these practices, and there’s a growing international movement to replace them with non-animal methods. In late June, the New Jersey state Legislature joined the parade, affirming its support with passage of a bill to prohibit the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the state. Now, the fate of this measure (S-1726) rests with Gov. Phil Murphy.
Neuropathix, Inc Announces Publication of PCT Patent Application for the Treatment of Radiation Dermatitis and Other Skin Disorders
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Johnson and Johnson recalls some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens
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Sunscreen recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you By: CNN
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) The burning heat of summer has us all reaching for sunscreens. But before you slather that product on your skin, first check to see if it is part of a voluntary recall by sunscreen brands Neutrogena and Aveeno.
The companies recently pulled several sunscreens from market shelves after independent testing had found they were contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical called benzene. Exposure to benzene increases the risk of developing leukemia and other blood disorders, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Sunscreen recall: Here s what you should know about cancer-causing chemicals
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