'Your makeup might be killing sharks — here\'s how you can make better choices. (warning: distressing images) » Subscribe to NowThis Earth: https://go.nowth.is/Future_Subscribe » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/KnowThis An estimated 100 million sharks are killed annually, a portion of which are killed simply for the oil in their livers, called squalene. The most desirable squalene comes from deep-sea sharks, which are also among the most vulnerable of species. The global cosmetics industry is still largely supplied with shark-driven squalene. But this oil can also be extracted from plants such as olives, wheat, and rice. \'Cruelty-free\' labels on cosmetic products can be misleading, so it\'s up to consumers to make a difference. #Earth #Environment #Science #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis Earth is daily news coverage of climate, sustainability, biodiversity, species extinction, and environmental justice, and other planetary concerns. NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisearth @NowThisEarth'
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