Jergens Original Scent Cherry-Almond Body Moisturizer
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Summary
Jergens Original Scent Cherry-Almond scores 18/100 -- one of the lowest-scoring mainstream lotions because it combines basically every category of personal-care concern in one bottle. Preservative stack: DMDM Hydantoin (formaldehyde releaser, Group 1 carcinogen donor), iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (EU-restricted, banned in leave-on for kids under 3), methylparaben, propylparaben. Plus the signature heavy 'cherry-almond' synthetic fragrance load (undisclosed but heavy). Base is petrolatum + mineral oil. The 'cherry-almond' scent has been on shelves since the 1950s with essentially the same dated formulation -- this is the textbook example of what mass-market personal-care has historically looked like. Owned by Kao Corporation.
Key ingredients 10
DMDM HydantoinVery Bad
Formaldehyde-releasing preservative. Formaldehyde is a Group 1 IARC carcinogen and the EU restricts releasers in cosmetics. Skin sensitizer.
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Paraben preservative classified by the EU as an endocrine disruptor under review. Mimics estrogen and detected in human breast tissue.
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Long-chain paraben restricted in the EU due to endocrine-disruption concerns. Banned at any concentration in Denmark in children's products under 3.
See more about Propylparaben →Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers and EU-26 allergens. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.
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Petroleum jelly occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is purified but lower grades can contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Non-renewable petrochemical source.
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Petroleum distillate occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is refined but Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon (MOAH) contamination remains a documented industry concern.
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Preservative restricted in the EU and banned in leave-on products for children under 3. Skin sensitizer and iodine-containing.
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pH adjuster. EU restricts due to potential nitrosamine formation.
See more about Triethanolamine →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBad
Acrylate microplastic thickener. Persistent in waterways.
See more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →GlycerinGood
Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.
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