Who owns Herbal Essences?
Herbal Essences is owned by Procter & Gamble, which has held the brand since 2001. The bio:renew collection is PETA-approved cruelty-free even though parent P&G is not.
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Procter & Gamble's ethics record
P&G is not certified cruelty-free, though two of its brands (Herbal Essences bio:renew and Native) hold PETA approval. It has 2030 packaging and forest-positive targets and has faced campaigns over pulp sourcing for tissue products.
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Who owns Herbal Essences? FAQs
Who owns Herbal Essences?+
Herbal Essences is owned by Procter & Gamble, which has held the brand since 2001. P&G owns Olay, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Tide, Pampers, Native and Herbal Essences, among dozens of other household names.
When did Procter & Gamble buy Herbal Essences?+
Procter & Gamble has owned Herbal Essences since 2001.
Does the parent company change whether Herbal Essences is ethical?+
It changes where your money ends up. Certifications like Leaping Bunny and B Corp are audited at brand level, so Herbal Essences can hold marks its parent does not — but group-level policies on animal testing, sourcing and lobbying still apply to the profits.
What other brands does Procter & Gamble own?+
In our database, Procter & Gamble also owns Head & Shoulders, Native, Olay, Pampers, Pantene, Tide.