Saumya Tandon bats for cruelty-free make-up
V Lakshmi| TNN | Nov 10, 2016, 01.00 AM IST
Saumya says, "It started almost two years ago when I saw how animals are used to test cosmetic products. I have heard horror stories and seen videos of how eyes of animals like rabbits are clipped to test eye shadows. To see if a product can be allergic for pregnant women, rabbits that are carrying foetus are made to eat it! I was so shocked when I saw all this that I couldn't get myself to even apply lipstick. Since then, I check for logos and trademarks to ensure that the make-up I buy is either vegan or cruelty-free. I also encourage my friends to do so. They are expensive, but I don't mind forking out money because I don't want to use any cosmetics that have harmed other living beings."