Ingredients of Lubricants – Chemicals of Concern

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).