Johnson's Baby · Baby Lotion
Johnson's Moisturizing Baby Lotion Coconut Oil
Lower concern: typical lotion formula with no known PFAS triggers, though no brand disclosure.
Johnson's Baby Moisturizing Lotion uses standard emollient chemistry (water, glycerin, oils) with no documented Teflon-family coating, waterproofing treatments, or non-stick coatings that would warrant PFAS. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or claims.
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Water, glycerin, coconut oil, emollients
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This lotion is primarily water and glycerin (humectants that draw moisture into skin) with coconut oil as an emollient. The formula contains no known irritants like fragrance allergens or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives on the label. Coconut oil is a natural fatty acid that poses no toxicity risk at dermal exposure levels used in baby products.
The brand's record and disclosure
Johnson & Johnson has faced historical litigation over talc contamination in other baby products, but this lotion formula contains no talc. The brand does not publicly disclose PFAS testing or screening for this product, which is typical across the mass-market baby lotion category. No recent recalls exist for this specific lotion formulation. Certification status: no third-party safety certifications (hypoallergenic claim only).
How it compares in its category
Baby lotions in this price range typically contain similar water-glycerin-oil bases; this product is mainstream and formulaically unremarkable. Alternatives marketed as organic or PFAS-tested may offer incremental reassurance but no demonstrated safety advantage for typical use. Most major brands in this category share the same disclosure gap around PFAS.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, damp skin to maximize humectant benefit. No heat stability concern; this is not a cooking product. Replace if the bottle shows signs of bacterial contamination (cloudiness, odor change) or if your infant develops unexplained rash. Store in cool, dry conditions to prevent mold growth in the open container.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Fragrance allergens
Product contains fragrance agents (coconut scent); potential for contact dermatitis in sensitive infants, though incidence is low with this formulation type.
Preservative safety (formaldehyde releasers)
No formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (like imidazolidinyl urea) are listed on available ingredient data; standard safety preservatives appear to be used.
Microbial contamination
Lotion bottles with open-top dispensing can accumulate bacteria if not kept sealed; risk increases with age and storage conditions, not inherent to the formula.
Heavy metals in pigments or colorants
Product contains no added colorants and is formulated as a white opaque lotion; no pigment-based heavy metal risk identified.
Talc contamination
This lotion formula does not list talc as an ingredient; talc-related litigation applies to Johnson's Baby Powder, not this lotion line.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 82% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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