(via 19-ninefeethigh)
In the 19th Century having a photograph taken was a lengthy process. Frustrated by the difficulties of getting children to sit still long enough to snap a proper photo , photographers in the 1800’s conceived of a technique called “The Hidden Mother”. Draping a sheet over the mothers head in an attempt to camouflage her as a part of the furniture to better emphasize the child, the mother was then able to hold her infant and keep them still long enough for the camera to get an exposure. Vintage photographs already have a eerie feel to them, but these images of moms as cloaked phantoms take the creep factor to the next level.
You are unique. Even if there are days where you don’t feel special… you are better at being you than anyone else in the entire world! You are the very best!
This is what happens to an animal when the company uses animals to test its product. Some of these companies are L’Oreal (Lancome, Maybelline), Johnson & Johnson (and their brands such as Carefree, K.Y), Clairol, Clearasil, Estee Lauder, Gilette (Proctor & Gamble), Herbal Essences, Listerine, Nair, Olay, Oral B, Palmolive and many, many more.
I used the least triggering image I could find (and will update with a source when I find it) - things can get much worse for the animals than this. Here is a list of companies that do not test on animals. I tend to just avoid most of the big companies like Proctor & Gamble and Unilever anyway. There are a lot of local, vegan companies that need our support.
EVERYONE using only the tiniest bit of make up should be aware of this and stop SPONSORING this horror!!! I already made this (easy) decision almost a year ago!! This is insane!
