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Plastic-Free Rating
Personal Care
Mainstream Brand
Personal Care·Aveeno

Daily Moisturizing Lotion (18 oz)

C
PFR Grade
Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency
Contains dimethicone, parabens, and synthetic fragrances. One of the most popular body lotion brands.
PFR Reviewed

18 oz daily moisturizing lotion. Contains dimethicone, parabens, and synthetic fragrances.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials
5
Packaging
3
Transparency
5
Durability
5

This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

The average American uses 9 personal care products per day, containing 126 unique chemical ingredients. Many are endocrine disruptors that absorb through the skin.

Synthetic Plastic Content
80%
synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion contains parabens (endocrine disruptors) and synthetic fragrances applied to large body surface areas. Natural lotion alternatives without parabens are available.

Chemical & Health Analysis

Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.

Contains:Plastic pump bottle
1

parabens

Source

Parabens in body lotion absorbed through skin

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, detected in breast tissue

Who Is Most At RiskAdults applying paraben-containing lotion to large body surface areas

All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.

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