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GREEN SCENE "Ask for the source of all materials and demand documentation from the company that does the harvesting and processing of ingredients." extent of a company's commitment to cruelty-free. "Manufacturers using the cruelty-free label should avoid using animal-based studies from medical literature, and emphasize test-tube and other kinder ways of studying product performance and safety," says David ECHO2 Plus The Oxygen Treatment OXYCEUTICALS™ Oxygen Acne Treatment System Toll free (800) 592-3246 or visit us on the web at www.echo2plus.com Distributors worldwide dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo • Use FreeInfo #41 86 DAYSPA | APRIL 2013 Steinman, the host of Green Patriot Radio and a consumer advocate based in Topanga, California. "Also be sure that any ingredients obtained from animals—such as beeswax—are done so humanely," he adds. • Read labels carefully. Steinman warns that ingredients such as lanolin and progesterone may be red flags for animal testing. But Katrinak asserts that no one ingredient ever tells the full story. Hence, it's up to a spa owner to do her research and obtain written verification about ingredients and finished products. "Ask questions and don't assume," says Drummer. "For instance, ask for the source of all materials, and demand documentation from the company that does the harvesting and processing of ingredients." Doing your "cruelty-free" homework is well worth the effort, and manufacturers that truly shun animal testing should be able to provide the answers you need. "Before using ingredients, I always ask the manufacturer whether they are tested on animals," says Annie Mayo, founder of Advanced Mineral Makeup in Scottsdale, Arizona. "When it comes to cosmetics, no animal should have to suffer." The cruelty-free fight is far from over but, fortunately, it seems we see new progress every day. One thing is certain: Ensuring that your spa stays animal-friendly requires constant vigilance. However, it is one of the best ways to optimally serve an increasing number of consumers—not to mention our furry friends. Tracy Morin is a freelance writer and editor based in Oxford, Mississippi.