Is Cetaphil vegan? Who owns Cetaphil?
A line of skincare products including cleansers, bar soap, creams, lotions, and moisturisers
The short answer
Cetaphil is owned by Galderma Group AG. Only some products are vegan. Animal testing recorded.
Is Cetaphil vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Conscious BunnyIs Cetaphil cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-freeAnimal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Bunny SearchDoes Cetaphil or its owner sell animal products?
UnverifiedCetaphil brand itself does not manufacture animal-derived products; it produces skincare formulations. However, Cetaphil products contain some potentially animal-derived ingredients (beeswax confirmed in some products; glycerin, stearic acid, and cetyl alcohol source unconfirmed). The parent company Galderma is a pharmaceutical and dermatological company; no evidence found that Galderma itself produces or sells meat, dairy, eggs, or other animal-derived food products.
Who owns Cetaphil?
Galderma Group AGOwned by Galderma Group AG
Official registrySource: Cruelty-Free Kitty
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Cetaphil
- Parent company
Galderma (Cetaphil's parent) has made a public commitment to eliminate animal testing and states it does not conduct animal testing on finished products or ingredients except when required by law. However, as a pharmaceutical company, Galderma is required by law to conduct animal testing in certain jurisdictions. Galderma has not signed PETA's statement of assurance and is not recognised as cruelty-free by PETA or Leaping Bunny.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
- Ultimate owner
L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
Leaping Bunny
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny: Cetaphil is recorded as not listed.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Cetaphil is recorded as not listed.
The Vegan Society
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
The Vegan Society: Cetaphil is recorded as not listed.
What this means
Our record lists Cetaphil as a brand of Galderma Group AG, which sits under L'Oréal. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Cetaphil appears on 3 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny, PETA Beauty Without Bunnies, The Vegan Society. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for Galderma Group AG states: Galderma (Cetaphil's parent) has made a public commitment to eliminate animal testing and states it does not conduct animal testing on finished products or ingredients except when required by law. However, as a pharmaceutical company, Galderma is required by law to conduct animal testing in certain jurisdictions. Galderma has not signed PETA's statement of assurance and is not recognised as cruelty-free by PETA or Leaping Bunny. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cetaphil vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Cetaphil?
- Cetaphil is recorded as owned by Galderma Group AG, which is itself owned by L'Oréal.
- Is Cetaphil cruelty-free?
- Animal testing recorded. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Galderma Group AG test on animals?
- Our record for Galderma Group AG states: Galderma (Cetaphil's parent) has made a public commitment to eliminate animal testing and states it does not conduct animal testing on finished products or ingredients except when required by law. However, as a pharmaceutical company, Galderma is required by law to conduct animal testing in certain jurisdictions. Galderma has not signed PETA's statement of assurance and is not recognised as cruelty-free by PETA or Leaping Bunny.