Harsh chemical ingredients found in lubricants can also be toxic to vaginal tissue and its microbiome. (The microbiome is the balance of microorganisms that naturally inhabit the vagina.) Vaginal exposure to toxic lubricant ingredients can lead to discomfort, irritation, and increased risk of infection from even short term exposure. Some lubricant ingredients also have the potential to cause longer term chronic health effects including cancer and reproductive problems from repeated exposure over many years.
Click here for more information on these chemicals and their potential health effects, read the fact sheet, “Slippery Slope: Potential Hazards of Lubricants for Women”
Chemicals of concern are highlighted in red.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. Contact the manufacturer for ingredients of any lubricant not included on this list.
Ingredients listings were collected from company websites in January 2017. Formulations can change overtime.
| Brand/ Company |
Product Name | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Astroglide | Astroglide liquid | Purified Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 15, Methylparaben, Propylparaben |
| Astroglide | Astroglide Gel | Purified Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Methylparaben, Glucono Delta Lactone, Sodium Hydroxide |
| Astroglide | Astroglide sensitive skin gel | Purified Water,Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Propanediol, Polyquaternium 15, Lactic Acid |
| Astroglide | Astroglide Diamond Silicone Gel | Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Astroglide | Astroglide X Silicone Liquid | Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone |
| Astroglide | Astroglide Natural Liquid | Purified Water, Xylitol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pectin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate (Vitamins C & E), Lactic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol |
| Astroglide | Astroglide Strawberry Liquid | Purified Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose,Natural & Artifical Strawberry Flavor, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Saccharin, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid |
| Astroglide | Astroglide TTC | Purified Water, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Fructose, Galactose, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide |
| Genneve | Genneve Personal Lubricant | Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid |
| Genneve | Genneve Hybrid Personal Lubricant | Ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua), Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Cellulose Gum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate Trideceth-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone |
| Good Clean Love | Bio-Match Restore Vaginal Lubricant | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate |
| Good Clean Love | Caragold Premium personal Lubricant | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Organic-compliant flavor (EU: Aroma), Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Organic Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Good Clean Love | Almost Naked | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Agar, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Natural Food Grade Flavors (Lemon and Vanilla) |
| Good Clean Love | Guilty Pleasure | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Agar, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Natural Food Grade Flavors (Cinnamon and Vanilla) |
| ID Lubricants | ID Glide | Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, EDTA, Carbomer, PEG-90M, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Methylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. |
| ID Lubricants | ID Millenium | Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone And Dimethiconol. |
| ID Lubricants | ID Silk | Water, glycerin, propylene glycol, sorbitan stearate, isopropyl myristate, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, hydrolyzed silk, sodium hyaluronate, cyclopentasiloxane, carbomer, dimethicone, EDTA, hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-45M, tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine, methylparaben, sodium benzoate |
| JO | Gelato | Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Flavor (Aroma), Sucralose, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid |
| JO | Premium for Women | Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethiconol |
| JO | H2O for Women | Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Cellulose Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y Water-based Ultragel | Water, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 60, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic acid, Tocopheryl acetate |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y True Feel | Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Honey, Methylparaben, Sucralose |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y Jelly Personal Lubricant | Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y Liquid Personal Lubricant | Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic Acid, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y Yours + Mine Warming couples lubricant | YOURS FOR HIM®: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Honey, Methylparaben, Sucralose. MINE FOR HER®: Water, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Methyl Salicylate, Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide |
| K-Y Lubricants | K-Y Warming Liquid Lubricant | Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Honey, Methylparaben, Sucralose |
| Reckitt Benckiser | K-Y Liquibeads | Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Gelatin, Glycerin |
| RePhresh | Vaginal Gel Personal Lubricant | Water (USP Purified), Glycerin, Polycarbophil, Carbomer Homopolymer (Type B), Ethylparaben Sodium, Methylparaben Sodium, Propylparaben Sodium, Sodium Hydroxide |
| Replens | Replens Silky Smooth Lubricant | Dimethicone, dimethiconol |
| Sasmar pharmaceuticals | Conceive Plus lubricant | Deionised water, hypromellose, sodium chloride, glycerol, sodium phosphate, disodium phosphate, methylparaben, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride. |
| Sustain | Organic Lube Lavender | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (reconstituted Aloe vera), Xanthan Gum , Agar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors |
| Sustain | Organic Lube Unscented | Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (reconstituted Aloe vera), Xanthan Gum , Agar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors |
| YES | Yes Water Based Lubricant | Aqua (water), Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera)*, Cyamopsis tetragonolobus (Guar Gum)*, Ceratonia siliqua (Locust Bean Gum)*, Linum usitatissimum (Flax extract)*, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Citric acid. |
| YES | Yes Oil Based Lubricant | Prunus dulcis (Sweet almond) oil*, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter)*, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed oil*, Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed butter*, Cera alba (Bees wax)*, Natural Tocopherols (Vitamin E). |
