Mary Kay Inc. established an extensive recycling program in 1989 that includes product line packaging. Mary Kay’s achievements in environmental protection have resulted in numerous awards and honors.

Mary Kay Inc. does not do animal testing. Mary Kay Inc. has not conducted, or requested on its behalf, any testing of products or ingredients on animals in over 15 years and actively supports the research of alternative testing methods.

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 and 2003, 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 UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas to help stimulate ground-breaking 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*, Mary Kay® Lip Protector Sunscreen SPF 15*, TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25*, TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 15*, Mary Kay® Tinted Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 20* and MKMen™ Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25*. This means these products have met stringent criteria for safety and effectiveness.

*Over-the-counter drug product

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Partnerships

Dermatologists and other medical experts play a vital role in product development. Mary Kay Inc. has developed alliances around the world with leading dermatologists and ophthalmologists in academic medicine and private practice, and these specialists serve as key advisers to our research scientists. As a sign of Mary Kay Inc.’s strong commitment to these relationships, the Company has funded an endowed Chair of Dermatology at one of the most respected medical research institutions, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In addition, we offer ongoing support to other renowned institutions, including the: