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

Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream (1.7 oz)

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

1.7 oz anti-aging moisturizer. Contains parabens, synthetic fragrances, and dimethicone.

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
4
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

Olay Regenerist contains parabens and synthetic fragrances applied to the face daily. Natural anti-aging moisturizer 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 jar
1

parabens

Source

Parabens in face moisturizer absorbed through facial skin

Health Risk

Endocrine disruption, detected in breast tissue

Who Is Most At RiskAdults applying paraben-containing moisturizer to face daily

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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