Aveeno Makeup Removing Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Aveeno Baby Wash
October 2013: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
January 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly deceiving consumers by advertising its Aveeno baby wash products as all-natural when they actually include synthetic chemicals. According to the complaint, the labels on Aveeno baby wash products state “natural oat formula” while they contain 1, 4 dioxane, a chemical that can cause cancer in humans. (Virgil et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos. Inc., Case No. 3:13-cv-00524, D. N.J.)
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Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno Baby Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions
Certain Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Aveeno “Active Naturals” Products
Aveeno Stress Relief Moisturizing Lotion and Body Wash
Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products
Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products
Aveeno’s Natural Claims
“Active Naturals” Aveeno Products
Aveeno Sunscreen
Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreens
Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Sunscreen
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