Safety Guide To Children's Personal Care Products
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COMMONLY REPORTED BRANDS OF SHAMPOO

A brand-by-brand breakdown of the products used to care for kids, based on survey data for over 3,300 children in the U.S., reveals the dominance of a few large brands on the market, and the widespread use of chemicals of concern in products made especially for children. With no required pre-market testing, and no need to back up marketing claims, companies manufacturing children's products have near-complete discretion concerning decisions that may affect the health of American children. Learn more about the brands and products you and other parents use, and use our Parent's Buying Guide to help make better choices for your children. Within each brand, products are listed in order of the frequency with which they were selected in the survey.

 

 

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brand
rank
brands & products in skin deep Reported use among
children using shampoo
1.Johnson & Johnson29.4%
 
    Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Original
      concerns: Fragrance, Dyes, PEG compounds
5
    Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Baby Head-to-Toe Baby Wash, Original
      concerns: Fragrance, PEG compounds
4
    Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Baby Shampoo 2 in 1 Detangler
      concerns: Fragrance, Dyes, PEG compounds
4
    Johnson & Johnson Johnson's Baby Shampoo with Natural Lavender
      concerns: Dyes, PEG compounds
3
2.Suave9.9%
 
    Suave for Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Berry Blast
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Dyes, PEG compounds, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
5
    Suave for Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Wild WatermELON
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Dyes, PEG compounds, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
5
    Suave Shampoo
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Dyes, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
6
    Suave for Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Orange Splash
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Dyes, PEG compounds, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
5
3.California Baby7%
 
    California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Calming
      concerns:
2
    California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Super Sensitive
      concerns:
2
    California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Swimmer's Defense
      concerns:
2
    California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Tea Tree & Lavender
      concerns:
1
4.Burt's Bees6.2%
 
    Burt's Bees Baby Bee Shampoo Bar
      concerns: Fragrance
4
    Burt's Bees Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash
      concerns: Fragrance
4
    Burt's Bees Rosemary Mint Shampoo Bar with Oat Protein and Pro Vitamin B5
      concerns:
1
5.L'Oréal Kids3.6%
 
    L'Oréal Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Burst of Strawberry Smoothie
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Parabens, Dyes, PEG compounds
6
    L'Oréal Kid's Extra Gentle 2-in-1 Swim & Sport Shampoo
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Parabens, Dyes, PEG compounds
6
    L'Oréal Kid's Smoothie Shampoo, Orange Mango; Blueberry
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Parabens, Dyes, PEG compounds
6
    L'Oréal Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Extra Gentle, Burst of Mango Tango
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Parabens, Dyes, PEG compounds
6
    L'Oréal Kid's 2 in 1 Shampoo, Extra Gentle, Burst of Orange-Mango
      concerns: DMDM Hydantoin, Fragrance, Parabens, Dyes, PEG compounds
6
6.Aveeno3.5%
 
    Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo, Tear Free
      concerns: Fragrance, PEG compounds, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
4
7.Arbonne2.9%
 
    Arbonne Shampoo, normal to dry
      concerns: Parabens
5
8.Jason Natural Cosmetics2.9%
 
    Jason Natural Cosmetics for Kids Only Shampoo
      concerns:
4
    Jason Natural Cosmetics For Kids Only: Shampoo (old formulation)
      concerns: Parabens
6
    Jason Natural Cosmetics Apricot Keratin Shampoo (old formulation)
      concerns: Oxybenzone, Fragrance, Parabens
7
9.Huggies2.6%
 
    Huggies Clean Team Detangler Shampoo, Blue MELON Splash
      concerns: Fragrance, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
4
    Huggies Baby Wash, Lavender & Chamomile
      concerns: Fragrance, PEG compounds
5
    Huggies Baby Shampoo, Lavender & Chamomile
      concerns: Fragrance, PEG compounds
5
    Huggies Baby Wash, Extra Sensitive, Fragrance Free
      concerns: PEG compounds
3
10.Gerber1.9%
 
    Gerber Grins & Giggles, Baby Wash for Hair & Body, Oatmeal
      concerns: Fragrance, PEG compounds
6
11.Mustela1.7%
 
    Mustela Bebe 2 in 1 Hair & Body Wash
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens, PEG compounds
6
    Mustela Bebe Baby Shampoo
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens, PEG compounds
7
    Mustela Bebe Foam Shampoo for Newborns
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
7
    Mustela Bebe Dermo-Cleansing Gel for Hair & Body
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens, PEG compounds
7
12.Aubrey Organics1.6%
 
    Aubrey Organics Natural Baby and Kids Shampoo
      concerns:
3
    Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta Nourishing Shampoo Safe for Color Treated Hair
      concerns:
2
    Aubrey Organics GPB Glycogen Protein Balancing Shampoo
      concerns:
2
    Aubrey Organics Camomile Luxurious Volumizing Shampoo
      concerns:
3
13.Nature's Gate1.5%
 
    Nature's Gate Herbal Daily Shampoo (old formulation)
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
6
    Nature's Gate Herbal Chamomile Shampoo
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
7
    Nature's Gate Shampoo-Jojoba
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
6
    Nature's Gate Shampoo-Aloe Vera
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
6
    Nature's Gate Shampoo-Rainwater Baby
      concerns: Fragrance, Parabens
6
14.1.4%
 
    Avalon Organics Baby: Gentle Tear-Free Shampoo and Body Wash
      concerns:
3
    Avalon Organic Botanicals Therapeutic Shampoo, Nourishing Lavender (old formulation)
      concerns: Parabens
5
    Avalon Organics Therapeutic Shampoo, Nourishing Lavender
      concerns:
3
15.Melaleuca1.3%
 
16.Dr. Bronner's1.1%
 

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