Shop Map Research Get the app
Eucerin Original Healing Cream

Common questions

Is Eucerin Original Healing Cream healthy?

Eucerin Original Healing Cream scores 30/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. Eucerin Original Healing Cream scores 30/100.

How does Eucerin Original Healing Cream compare to other body lotion?

Eucerin Original Healing Cream ranks #43 of 48 body lotion in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Organic Jaguar Natural Body Lotion at 99/100.

Which ingredients drive Eucerin Original Healing Cream's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glycerin counts in its favor; Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Healthy alternatives

99
Organic Jaguar Natural Body Lotion
Organic Jaguar
$47.00
98
Primally Pure Body Butter
Primally Pure
98
Primally Pure Blue Tansy Body Butter
Primally Pure
96
Alaffia Coconut Soap Bar Gentle & Moisturizing
$19.99

More from Eucerin

Eucerin Eczema Relief Body Cream for Dry Skin Unscented 80 Eucerin Eczema Relief Body Cream for Dry Skin Unscented Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion for Very Dry Skin Bottle 78 Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion for Very Dry Skin Bottle

See more

Eucerin Original Healing Cream

Eucerin
30 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 6
Owned by Beiersdorf
Category Body Lotion
Summary

Eucerin Original Healing Cream scores 30/100. Marketed for 'extra-dry, compromised skin' but the formula is essentially a petroleum-cream base preserved with methylchloroisothiazolinone + methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI). The EU restricts MCI/MI in leave-on cosmetics to 15ppm because of severe contact-dermatitis outbreaks documented in dermatology journals -- the American Contact Dermatitis Society named MI the 'Contact Allergen of the Year' in 2013. The lotion also contains BHT (NTP-flagged carcinogen-suspect antioxidant), mineral oil, petrolatum heavy, lanolin alcohol (top-50 sensitizer), aluminum stearates, and PEG-40 sorbitan peroleate. No fragrance is a plus, but the preservative system and BHT push this below other mainstream lotions. Owned by Beiersdorf (Nivea parent).

Key ingredients 9

Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI)
Very Bad

Severe contact allergen system. EU restricts to 15ppm in leave-on cosmetics; American Contact Dermatitis Society named MI 'Allergen of the Year' in 2013.

See more about Methylchloroisothiazolinone + Methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI) →
Mineral Oil
Bad

Petroleum distillate occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is refined but Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) contamination remains a documented industry concern.

See more about Mineral Oil →
Petrolatum
Bad

Petroleum jelly occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is purified but lower grades can contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Non-renewable petrochemical source.

See more about Petrolatum →
BHT
Bad

Butylated hydroxytoluene -- synthetic antioxidant. NTP lists as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' at high doses; flagged as endocrine disruptor by EWG.

See more about BHT →
Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol

Wool-grease emollient. Effective moisturizer but well-documented contact allergen -- a top-50 cosmetic sensitizer.

See more about Lanolin / Lanolin Alcohol →
Aluminum Stearates

Aluminum compound used as stabilizer/anti-caking. Bound form is generally inert but cumulative aluminum body burden is debated.

See more about Aluminum Stearates →
PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate
Bad

Ethoxylated emulsifier. PEGs can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (Prop 65 carcinogen) and ethylene oxide depending on purification.

See more about PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate →
Propylene Glycol
Bad

Penetration-enhancing humectant and known sensitizer.

See more about Propylene Glycol →
Glycerin
Good

Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.

See more about Glycerin →

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play
Amazon pricing & content

Amazon price as of . Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.