Johnson’s baby shampoo
by Johnson’s
Safety score
Moderate
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Johnson’s baby shampoo — 500 ml
Ingredients to watch
SODIUM BENZOATE
moderateSodium benzoate is a chemical preservative. When combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), it can form benzene — a known carcinogen. It is also linked to hyperactivity in children, leading the UK to recommend removing it from children's foods.
PARFUM
moderate"Parfum" is the EU/INCI designation for fragrance — the same concerns apply as with "Fragrance." It covers hundreds of possible chemicals that don't need to be individually listed.
What's good in it
Sodium Chloride
Common table salt used to adjust product texture and aid preservation.
Thickener / preservative aid
GLYCERIN
Attracts moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated.
Humectant
Panthenol
Provitamin B5 that deeply moisturizes and helps repair skin.
Humectant / skin conditioner
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
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