# Jergens skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/jergens

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Jergens is an American skincare brand founded in 1882 and owned by Kao Corporation since 1988.

[kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/corporate/history/company-history/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jergens_Company) [ca.jergens.com](https://ca.jergens.com/our-story)

Jergens is beloved for its soothing lotion, nourishing cream, and hydrating butter, as well as its restorative formulas. Its products suit dry, normal, and sensitive skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer for acne-prone skin, the Original Scent Dry Skin Moisturizer for dullness, and the Wet Skin Moisturizer with Monoi Oil for rough texture. These carefully selected preparations help restore softness and maintain everyday comfort.

This page covers some of the most popular Jergens products; for the whole Jergens range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pga38f685366).

## Questions and answers

### Is Jergens worth it?

Yes, Jergens is worth it for keeping skin soft and smooth, as Lovi rates the Jergens-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from the Jergens products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Jergens's best products?

The best product for dry sensitive skin is Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer, which Lovi rates High for that skin type. For dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, the Jergens-focused routines rate Superior.

### Does Jergens cause breakouts?

Jergens is unlikely to cause breakouts for most skin types, as Lovi rates the Jergens-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. However, the Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer may cause issues, as Lovi rates its fit for oily acne-prone skin as Caution.

### Is Jergens fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the Jergens products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making them a suitable option for shoppers avoiding scents.

### What are the key ingredients in Jergens products?

Jergens products on this page rely on key ingredients like [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin), [petrolatum](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/petrolatum), [dimethicone](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/dimethicone), [aloe vera](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/aloe-vera), [vitamin E](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/vitamin-e), and [shea butter](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/shea-butter) to help keep skin soft and smooth. Glycerin and petrolatum help boost moisture levels and protect dry skin, while dimethicone helps shield the skin barrier. Lovi rates the Jergens-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### How do I build a Jergens skincare routine?

To build a Jergens skincare routine, apply the Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer daily to keep dry skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Jergens-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

[Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/)

### What are good alternatives to Jergens?

Good alternatives to Jergens include CeraVe, Cetaphil, and Neutrogena, which also offer gentle care for various skin types. Lovi rates the CeraVe-focused routine High for dry skin and Superior for oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Jergens vs CeraVe: which is better?

Jergens rates Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe rates slightly lower in comparison across those skin types on Lovi.

### Who owns Jergens, and where is it from?

Jergens is an American brand founded in 1882, owned by Kao Corporation since 1988.

[kao.com](https://www.kao.com/global/en/corporate/history/company-history/) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jergens_Company) [ca.jergens.com](https://ca.jergens.com/our-story)

### Is Jergens cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Jergens as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Jergens's key ingredients

- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Fatty acids based α-Tocopherol loaded nanostructured lipid carrier gel: In vitro and in vivo evaluation for moisturizing and anti-aging effects](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32129554/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35150043/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
- [Tocopherol succinate-loaded ethosomal gel synthesized by cold method technique: Deeper biophysical characterizations for translational application on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38268219/) Vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Shea butter · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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