Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Original

*Est. $4 for 15 ounces

Baby shampoo

Extremely gentle
Good smell
Inexpensive

Too mild for adults who use styling products

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Our Analysis

Reviews say Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Original, is a mild shampoo that works well for babies and younger children because of its lack of irritants. Several reviewers say that Johnson's Baby Shampoo is too mild for adults, especially for those who use a lot of styling products, but it may be fine if you don't use mousses, gels, hair spray or other add-ins on your hair. For a simple shampoo that won't cause buildup and is good for all adult hair types, reviewers recommend Neutrogena Anti-Residue (*est. $6 for 6 ounces).

Almost 50 reviews can be found for Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Original. The best reviews are from consumers posting at such familiar sites as Drugstore.com and Epinions.com, and from lesser-known sites such as Dooyoo.co.uk and MouthShut.com. Paula Begoun covers Johnson & Johnson shampoos in her book on hair-care products, including an analysis of ingredients.

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Our Sources

1. Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Details/Subscribe

In this detailed and extensively researched book on hair care products, Paula Begoun devotes a section to Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo varieties, including the Original formula. This is the most thoughtful analysis we've found of the shampoo's active ingredients.

Review: Shampoos, Paula Begoun, Third edition, Sept. 2004

2. DooYoo

At this British site, more than 30 owners rate this shampoo. Virtually everyone gives it four or five stars, praising its effectiveness in gently cleaning the hair of both children and adults. The one two-star review is from an owner who said the shampoo irritated her daughter's eyes.

Review: Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Contributors to Dooyoo.co.uk

3. Drugstore.com

ll 17 owners who review this product love it. This shampoo is not only for babies and toddlers, users say, but also for adults with sensitive skin . Some also use this as a gentle body wash. Many like the smell.

Review: Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Original, Contributors to Drugstore.com

4. MouthShut.com

The dozen reviews here for Johnson & Johnson baby shampoo are mixed. About two-thirds like the shampoo, and the remaining third give it very poor ratings, saying it irritated their baby's skin or eyes.

Review: Johnson's Baby Shampoo Reviews, Contributors to MouthShut.com

5. Epinions.com

One owner uses the original formula for her son and the honey formula for her own hair. She praises various Johnson & Johnson formulas and thinks they are all good products. She also likes the smell of these shampoos.

Review: Johnsons Shampoo, Original 20 oz for Baby, Contributors to Epinions.com