jergens Skin Lightening
jergens JERGENS Skin Lightening lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Glycerin
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Esters
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- Ceteareth-20
- Dimethicone
- Mineral Oil
- Fragrance
- Carbomer
- Lanolin
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Maltodextrin
- BHT
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
- Tocopherol
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Methylparaben
- Propylparaben
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsContains siliconesContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains animal-derivedContains formaldehyde releasersContains parabens
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl EstersCetyl Alcohol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-20DimethiconeMineral OilFragranceCarbomerLanolinPersea Gratissima OilSodium HydroxideMaltodextrinBHTAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCyamopsis Tetragonoloba GumTocopherolDMDM HydantoinMethylparabenPropylparaben
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/12 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/8 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lanolin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| BHT | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE · 限制 III / 325 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| DMDM Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Propylparaben | PRESERVATIVE, PERFUMING · 限制 V/12 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Lanolin
- Wool-derived lipid, excellent occlusive emollient; high sensitization rate (wool alcohols), caution for sensitive skin.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.
- BHT
- Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
- Guar gum, natural thickener/stabiliser at 0.5–2%; biodegradable, dry film may feel astringent
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- DMDM Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Propylparaben
- Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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