More than 50 shark species are overfished for their liver oil by the cosmetics industry, even while olives and other crops provide an excellent alternative. Look for 100% plant-based cosmetics.
Shark livers contain an oil called squalene that is prized for its moisturizing properties and a prominent ingredient in cosmetics. 2.7 million sharks are captured and killed for their livers each year. Fortunately, this ingredient can be sourced from plants.
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Photo by Susan O'Donnell
Shark livers contain an oil called squalene that is prized for its moisturizing properties and a prominent ingredient in cosmetics. 2.7 million sharks are captured and killed for their livers each year. Fortunately, this ingredient can be sourced from plants.
Read more here
Photo by Susan O'Donnell
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