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Why do they use animal waste products in cosmetics?


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For several reasons. Collagen, for example, is a gelatin substance you can get by boiling bones and tendons. This jelly is useful in making cosmetics smooth and creamy. But another reason is that animal waste products are in abundant supply - and if people will pay to have them put into cosmetics, then does not it make more sense to use the product rather than throwing it away?

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