Mira Cosmetici: Ethical Snail Slime Production
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Mira Cosmetici emphasizes ethical practices. Which statement aligns with their core mission?

  • Producing cosmetics that minimize harm to both people and animals. (correct)
  • Developing innovative packaging designs for enhanced shelf appeal.
  • Sourcing rare and exotic ingredients from around the globe.
  • Prioritizing affordable pricing to reach a broader customer base.

How do Mira Cosmetici's product characteristics primarily reflect their brand values?

  • By embodying organic, eco-friendly, sustainable, and cruelty-free attributes. (correct)
  • By focusing on mass production to lower consumer costs.
  • By utilizing animal testing to ensure product safety and efficacy.
  • By incorporating synthetic compounds for extended shelf life.

Where does Mira Cosmetici place particular emphasis within its supply chain?

  • The speed of product distribution.
  • The marketing and advertising campaigns.
  • The final retail display.
  • Sourcing from organic outdoor farms. (correct)

What measures does Mira Cosmetici take specifically to ensure the well-being of its snails?

<p>Creating a protected environment that closely replicates their natural habitat and feeding them organic food. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A new employee asks about the snail slime extraction process, what feature would you emphasize?

<p>The use of certified extraction systems to prevent any harm to the snails. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Mira Cosmetici's approach to snail slime extraction differentiate itself within the broader cosmetics industry?

<p>By prioritizing animal welfare, unlike many producers who use methods harmful to snails. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering ethical and quality factors, what implications arise from the different snail slime extraction methods?

<p>Certain harmful extraction methods can lead to lower quality snail slime. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Mira Cosmetici's production process does the company highlight as a point of pride and assurance to consumers?

<p>Its complete product manufacturing within Italy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mira Cosmetici Goal

To produce cosmetics without harming people or animals.

Mira Cosmetici Products

Organic, eco-friendly, sustainable, and cruelty-free.

Supply Chain Start

In an organic outdoor farm.

Snail Raising

In a protected environment that closely recreates their natural habitat and are bred exclusively with organic food.

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Cruelty-Free Guarantee

That the snails don't suffer.

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Mira's Extraction Method Standard?

No, Mira's extraction method is not standard because many other producers of snail slime-based cosmetics use cheaper methods which cause great stress to the animal or even mortality.

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Are all slime the same?

FALSE, methods that damage the snails often produce poor quality slime.

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Is Made in Italy Important?

YES, everything is done to guarantee a 100% Made in Italy product.

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Study Notes

  • Mira Cosmetici is an Italian company focused on self-care without negatively impacting people or animals.

Product Characteristics

  • All products are organic, eco-friendly, sustainable, and cruelty-free.
  • The supply chain begins in an organic outdoor farm.
  • The company guarantees a 100% Made in Italy product.

Snail Farming

  • Snails are raised in a protected environment that closely mimics their natural habitat.
  • They are exclusively fed organic food sources.

Slime Extraction

  • The slime extraction process is completely cruelty-free, using certified extraction systems with special machines that allow for quick and harmless extraction.
  • Many snail slime producers use cheaper methods that can stress or kill the snails and produce poor-quality slime.
  • Alternatives like mechanical or salt methods can cause great stress or mortality to the snails.
  • The quality of snail slime varies depending on the extraction process.

Authenticity Concerns

  • The market is full of companies that rely on foreign raw material suppliers, mainly from China and Korea.
  • A concern about other companies using foreign suppliers is that they cannot guarantee quality and ethical farming.

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Mira Cosmetici, an Italian company, focuses on ethical self-care. Their snail slime is organic, cruelty-free, and sustainably produced in Italy. They use certified, gentle extraction methods, unlike harmful alternatives.

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