Mary Kay Inc. was one of the first companies to ban product testing on laboratory animals. Here are just a few of our "good citizen" achievements:
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In 1995, Mary Kay became the first cosmetics manufacturer to be awarded the Star Work Site Designation
in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) for its excellent safety record, safety programs and employee involvement. In 1998, 2003 and 2008, Mary Kay Inc. was again recognized for its exemplary safety program and awarded recertification as a Star Work Site. -
In the United States, Mary Kay is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) registered drug manufacturing operation.
This allows the Company to manufacture and distribute certain products classified as over-the-counter drugs, such as sunscreens and acne treatment products. The research team keeps abreast of each country's various governmental regulatory agencies to ensure that products comply with regulatory restrictions and guidelines. -
In 2005, Mary Kay Inc. gave a $1 million endowment to support dermatology research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas
to help stimulate groundbreaking research and help further advancements in the field of dermatology. -
These products carry the prestigious Seal of Recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation:
Mary Kay® SPF 30 Sunscreen, TimeWise Body™ Hand and Décolleté Cream Sunscreen SPF 15, Mary Kay® Lip Protector Sunscreen SPF 15, Mary Kay® Tinted Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 15, TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25, and MKMen® Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25. This means these products have met stringent criteria for safety and effectiveness.
