Baby Lotion (Original)

Name: Baby Lotion (Original)
Brand: Johnson's

PFR Grade

Poor — significant plastic content, use with caution

Contains synthetic fragrance (phthalates), parabens, and mineral oil (petroleum-derived). Johnson's is the most popular baby care brand in the US. Applied to babies' skin daily, the chemical burden is significant.

PFR Caution

Original baby lotion. Johnson's is the most popular baby care brand in the US.

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

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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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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Critical Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Babies and young children are the most vulnerable population to chemical exposure. Their skin is more permeable, their developing organs are more susceptible to disruption, and they spend more time on floors where chemicals settle. Baby products — from diapers to lotions to feeding supplies — are a primary source of chemical exposure in the first years of life.

Synthetic Plastic Content

30%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Johnson's Baby Lotion contains synthetic fragrance (hiding phthalates), parabens, and mineral oil (petroleum-derived). Applied to babies' skin daily — the most permeable skin of any age group — the chemical exposure is significant. Certified organic alternatives 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 bottle

parabens

Source

Parabens in conventional baby lotion

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption in infants

Who Is Most At RiskInfants having conventional baby lotion applied daily

phthalates

Source

Synthetic fragrance in conventional baby lotion

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption in infants

Who Is Most At RiskInfants having conventional baby lotion applied daily

Peer-Reviewed Sources

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.