After the hype for natural, herbal and organic shampoos long gone, people now lookout for cruelty-free brands in order to discourage animal testing- this is the good thing ever! Many brands who did perform animal testing on regular basis now have undertaken cruelty-free measures for testing product quality. If you are concerned about animal been harmed by the shampoo lying on your bathroom shelf, not to worry anymore; here are the top cruelty-free shampoo brands:
- LUSH
LUSH believes in making effective products from fresh organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils and safe synthetics. They invent their own products and fragrances and make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients. LUSH believes in animal safety do not conduct tests on animals.
- FOREST ESSENTIALS
Each product from forest essentials is made the traditional way and if possible hand made. They have a range of beauty products in body, hair and facial care, massage oils, bathing toiletries and essentials; and their products are never tested on animals.
- THE BODY SHOP
The beauty range products of Body Shop are declared ‘ethically made’ and inspired by nature. With over 2,500 stores internationally, each of their product is animal free and vegetarian.
- GIOVANNI
Giovanni uses formulas that incorporate vitamins, herbs, minerals, proteins, nutrients and the purest of essential oils. The patented Giovanni PureOrganic Technology represents an exquisite blend of exotic organic oils, ripe-harvested from renewable plants at the peak of their freshness. The shampoos not only are organic and natural but also are cruelty-free!
- JUST HERBS
Just Herbs has a wide range of hair care products including shampoos. All these products are made with 100% natural and organic ingredients. Apart from being natural, their products are also cruelty-free and they do not test on animals.
- AVEDA
Aveda is a leading manufacturer of shampoos, conditioners, hairstyling products, cleansers, perfumes, makeup, and spa products. Their shampoos are all organic and effective, and are all cruelty-free.
- KAMA AYURVEDA
Kama Ayurveda shampoos are 100% natural, vegetarian and use the highest quality of natural ingredients. This means – No artificial colours. No artificial fragrance. No petrochemicals, parabens, urea, propylene glycol or other harmful additives. Apart from being natural and organic, they are cruelty-free too!
- ORIGINS
Origins is a well-known brand that offers organic, natural and effective products including shampoos. They do not test on animals worldwide but need to test only in China as per their import laws!! Infact, this is the case with every brand in China.
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- BURT’S BEES
Burt’s bees is a popular brand worldwide that is well-known for natural and organic products. Their shampoos are made with natural ingredients and the products or their ingredients are not tested on animals!
- JASON
Jason is a brand available worldwide that has products infused with botanicals, plants, roots, herbs, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Not only that, their products including shampoos and other hair care products are not tested on animals.
- PAUL MITCHELL
Shampoos from Paul Mitchell makes your hair super silky and soft, especially curly hair. If you are having a hard time managing your curly and frizzy hair, paul Mitchell shampoos are the one you can use! The best part? This brand is cruelty-free!
- SAY YES TO CARROTS
Yes to carrots is a brand that has amazing shampoos. Their products are tested on their employees, friends and family, but never (ever) on animals. They are against animal testing and ensure their manufacturers adhere to this same principle. YES TO believe in safe and effective testing alternatives, while ensuring product and consumer safety.