In the US, how can I ensure the products like toothpaste/shampoo are free of animal substances?

and are not tested on animalsIn the US, how can I ensure the products like toothpaste/shampoo are free of animal substances?
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http://www.theanimalspirit.com/vl.htmlIn the US, how can I ensure the products like toothpaste/shampoo are free of animal substances?
I would go with Dr. Bronners for soap/shampoo/dish soap/laundry detergent/other cleaning (seriously not a joke) and you can also use it for brushing your teeth and mouth rise but I have tried it and didn't really like it for that. For conditioner I would go with Dr Bronner's Shikakai Hair Rinse (it really works wonders especially after washing your hair with the soap)


I have used the Citrus, Peppermint, Baby Mild and Almond liquid soaps and the Citrus and Almond bar soaps and loved them both though I like the liquid better and you can get a big bottle and it will last.


The advantage to Dr. Bronners are these factors: Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, All Natural, Not Animal Tested, crazy messages written by Bronner from his Moral ABC's, you can pretty much use it for anything, no artificial crap at all, you don't need as much to produce a lot of ';suds';, the containers are all 100% post consumer recycled materials, the company is really a decent company that cares about what it does and does it well and they are a generous company that does donate a lot of soap too those who need it and one last one they are still family owned.





For toothpaste I would dump it personally and switch to tooth powder. I use Eco Dent and rather than it being sweet it is just a hint salty and it is good for about 200+ brushing in a smaller container which is good for travel and better for the earth because the bottle is recyclable as most toothpaste tubes aren't (noting that recycling is not a perfect thing). It is vegan and it claims to be better for your teeth (I cannot verify it my teeth are in good standing though). I use this stuff (lemon-lime) but they have other flavors and they have special ones for plaque and such


http://www.eco-dent.com/ingr/ingr164016.鈥?/a>





I wouldn't use any other soap nor recommend anyone use another brand of soap, I am quite serious about this. But for other things I would always check the ingredients (on everything especially food) and look for specific labels that say not tested on animals and vegan and even then check the ingredients do it twice or more if you need too. If something doesn't seem right than don't get it till you learn about the ingredient. Look for stuff that is also eco friendly because what is better for the earth is better for the animals. You can usually also find ingredients online and then search for them and find out what they are really from and for. Some however like Tom's of Maine (at least in the past before they got bought out by mega corp Colgate-Palmolive which was a stupid move on the Chappells part because they lost some long time business from people and they are owned by a heartless soulless corporation) have the ingredient sources on the label.
on the side, it should say creulty free and 100% vegetarian(or vegan)


look at the natural brands.


tom's naturals might be vegan, i own some, but i dont know where its at so i can't look..


and alba and yes to carrots could have some.


i know some of their products are vegetarian.


also look at a health food store.


or even google vegetarian or vegan toothpaste or shampoo.


lush has shampoo that is what you want


:D
It should say on the back. Try looking at their websites, or searching 'what ingredients of shampoo (or toothpaste) aren't vegan?' and comparing the ingredients.





Pureology is a hair care company that is 100% vegan and cruelty free. I use it.
some say that they are vegan and some don't, you have to check the ingredients if it doesnt say, and it usually says ';not tested on animals'; if its not tested on animals
Seriously, why does it matter??