johnson and Johnson baby lotion
Safety score
Good
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Ingredients to watch
Fragrance
moderate"Fragrance" or "parfum" is one of the biggest red flags in personal care — a single term that can include up to 3,000 different chemicals without any required disclosure. Fragrance is the leading cause of contact allergy in cosmetics. Many fragrance compounds are skin sensitizers and potential endocrine disruptors.
What's good in it
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
A blend of fatty alcohols that creates smooth, creamy textures in personal care products.
Emollient / thickener
DIMETHICONE
Silicones create a smooth, silky feel and help other ingredients spread evenly on skin.
Emollient / conditioning agent
Mineral Oil
A petroleum-derived oil that creates an occlusive barrier on skin to lock in moisture.
Emollient / barrier
WATER
Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.
Solvent
GLYCERIN
Attracts moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated.
Humectant
Stearic Acid
A fatty acid naturally found in shea butter and other fats that gives creams their consistency.
Emollient / thickener
Cetyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol (not drying) that gives creams and lotions their smooth texture.
Emollient / thickener
Ethylhexylglycerin
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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