What to do about this shampoo?

I have shampoo that I bought last year and it does say not tested on animals. But I'm not sure if it contains animal products. I don't want to throw it away because it's like throwing away money (But I won't make the mistake of buying the type of shampoo again after it's gone)


And I'm OCD though- I'm getting treatment- but I kind of worry about what if there are animal products in the shampoo. I don't want to style my hair or scratch my head and get any remnants of shampoo on me and then track it around everywhere. What should I do? This isn't logical right?


No mean answers.What to do about this shampoo?
Hi Again,





You have to balance the stress it will cause you against the money it would cost to replace.





With your OCD, i would say you might want to give it away and buy an alternative, it'll be less worrisome for you





best of luck





mWhat to do about this shampoo?
If you don't want to throw it away, why don't you give it away to friends or family who don't mind using shampoo that might contain animal products. If you are still worried about wasting money, sell it to them. If they are close friends they will understand your dilemma.





You don't mention the product or brand, but try and search it in the internet and find out what ingredients are in it.





My casual opinion is that it does not matter if it's logical or not. It is what it is and you said that you are getting help/treatment.
I am not being mean, I am not sure if the some people realize that even though a product states ';This product was not tested on animals'; that every ingredient has been over the years. After so many trials with certain chemicals, the data has been analyzed enough that further reseach does not need to be done on them. The main ingredient in any soap produt or shampoo (sodium lauryl sulfate) is a prime example. There is decades of animal testing data used on this ingredient that there is no more need for it to be tested on animals so instead they test it on humans instead (dermal studies). Anyways, I am sure a lot of health food stores sell products that do not compromise your beliefs, but I wasn't sure if all people knew that or not. It is a marketing trick that alot of companies use to not lose busines to people who are offended by animal research.
Can't you read the label and verify the ingredients? If this shampoo is bugging you give it to a friend, it won't be wasted, and you won't have to worry.
I'm thinking that if you are OCD, you will never be able to get your head clean if you think that you might be spreading dead animals on your hair. I would probably in your situation avoid that shampoo for obvious reasons and go ahead and get you some that is what you want. You don't have to waste it. Give it to someone you know and tell them why... it sounds silly but there is no sense in wasting it.


hope it helps.
Gee........you COULD try contacting the manufacturer for details OR...........maybe just trade with someone for another product (of similar value) whether or not its even shampoo.......let THEM worry about the contents and you're not out any money...........:)