Nail polish that is not tested on animals is readily available through some of the top cosmetics companies in the world, and literally thousands of smaller companies across the globe. Cruelty free nail polish is safe for vegans and vegetarians alike, and it can be found through companies such as Almay, Beauty Without Cruelty, and Bonnie Bell. While veteran companies are still an excellent choice for cruelty free nail polish seekers, smaller, newer, and more progressive companies such as Anise Cosmetics, are growing in numbers every day. Not only does Anise Cosmetics carry more than 600 cruelty free colors, in 2004, Anise Cosmetics’ Nail-Aid became the world’s first treatment brand to be 100% free of toxic chemicals.

Anise Cosmetics and Nail-Aid is a proud sponsor of “The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, ” and it bears the “Cruelty-Free” symbol, meaning, the company is strictly opposed to animal testing and uses only ingredients that are 100% safe and respectful of the environment. The company’s goal is to “always leave the smallest footprint on the environment and set an example for other nail care companies to follow.”

About Anise Cosmetics

Owned by former fashion industry veteran Tam Tran, Anise cosmetics is a provider of professional nail products and cosmetics that are cruelty-free and 100% free of toxic chemicals. In addition to creating more than 600 non-toxic, chemical-free and cruelty free nail polish, Anise Cosmetics promotes women’s health and it supports women’s rights. Anise Cosmetics LLC:

*has partnered with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Breast Cancer Fund to help curb the manufacture and distribution of unsafe cosmetics.

*publicly opposes the testing of any of its products or ingredients on animals.

*is committed to support a 100% vegetarian ingredients policy. To insure that practices meet the highest standards, Anise requires the strictest compliance by all of its ingredient suppliers.

*has been certified by both PETA and the Leaping Bunny Organization. We comply with the Humane Cosmetics Standard in the United Kingdom. Each Nail-Aid division’s product packages are labeled No Animal Testing and No Animal By-Products, something every vegan and vegetarian will appreciate.

*believes in the empowerment of women and the nurturing of their leadership and entrepreneurial skills. Anise supports the Green Belt Movement International (“GBMI”) and its founder, the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Wangari Maathai. The movement started in Kenya with the simple step of digging a hole and planting a tree… the planting of hope.

*is committed to the environment and the supporting of sustainable development. To counteract the global warming impact of carbon dioxide emissions and to prevent air pollution, Anise and its divisions are carbon neutral. Anise purchases renewable wind energy credits from Green Mountain Energy Company (greenmountain.com) and has partnered with American Forests (americanforests.org) through their Global ReLeaf Tree Planting program.

*is the only nail care company that has taken this proactive commitment to immediately reduce our impact on the environment.

*uses reusable and recyclable packaging materials and the most environmentally friendly packaging systems available to reduce waste.

*never have or will use non-biodegradable plastic packaging for our products. Anise only uses 100% recyclable and environmentally responsible cardboard packaging.

Nail-Aid cruelty free nail polish is produced in a U.S. laboratory without chemicals such as formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate. These chemicals are used by major nail care brands even though they cause yellowing, dryness and brittleness in nails. These toxic chemicals are also harmful to women’s health and they have been banned in Europe.

Anise Cosmetics features four nail color collections per year, selling unique nail polish and treatments to salons and retailers. According to Anise, the brand offers “stylish colors to women who love beautiful nails, latest fashion trends and healthy lifestyles. ” Nail-Aid treatments include: Grow Tougher, Natural Growth Therapy, Brush On Wrap Thickener and Hardener, Peeling Nail Intense Repair Gel, Nail Recovery (after artificial removal of nails), Clear Liquid Bandage Broken Nail Repair, Yellow No More, Cuticle Cure Anti-Microbial Formula, and Fast Dry Top Coat Anti-Chip Formula.

Anise cruelty free nail polish colors run the gamut from spring/summer collection colors such as Fresh Face (pink family), Spring Me Flowers (pink family), Thanks Heavens (blue family), Orange You Hot, and Limoncello (yellow/gold family) to dark fall/winter collection shades such as A Plum Job, Motorcycle Angel (brown family), Purple People, and Handful of Metal.

Nail-Aid products can be purchased online through the official Anise Cosmetics website, at nail salons around the world, and beauty supply retailers.

Anise Cosmetics Contact:

18411 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Tel: 305.937.1202
Fax: 305.937.1233
info@anisecosmetics.com