While Neutrogena does not conduct its own animal testing, it is owned by Johnson & Johnson, which does test on animals. This means that some of Neutrogena's products, or ingredients used in their products, may have been tested on animals by Johnson & Johnson.
Here's why Neutrogena is not considered cruelty-free:
* Parent company testing: Johnson & Johnson sells products in countries where animal testing is required by law. This means that some of their products, and potentially Neutrogena products, are likely to have been tested on animals.
* No transparency: Neutrogena does not have a clear and comprehensive cruelty-free policy, and they do not explicitly state that they are against animal testing.
Important to note:
* The definition of "cruelty-free" can be debated. Some consider a brand cruelty-free if they don't test on animals themselves, regardless of their parent company's practices. Others believe that a brand must be entirely cruelty-free, including their parent company.
For those looking for truly cruelty-free options, it's important to research brands carefully and choose those that have a clear and transparent policy against animal testing.