6 Things We Bet You Didn’t Know Were Made by Johnson & Johnson

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6 Things We Bet You Didn't Know Were Made by Johnson & Johnson

You're likely familiar with our baby shampoo. And we're guessing you've heard about our bandages. But ice cream? That's right—a few of the products we make might surprise you!

By Amanda Kelly and Iris GrossmanJuly 26, 2017

Now that the warm-weather season is in full swing, you might be delighted to learn that Johnson & Johnson makes a few products that are perfect for the dog days of summer.

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Like ice cream for people who can’t digest dairy—July is National Ice Cream Month, after all—and anti-mosquito baby lotion.

And that’s not all that might surprise you.

Read on to learn about more unexpected products in Johnson & Johnson’s international roster.

Baby Lotion That Repels Mosquitoes

Baby Lotion That Repels Mosquitoes

Nobody wants to see their little one battling bug bites, but in Brazil—where this lotion is sold—protecting kids from mosquitoes that can carry diseases is a major priority.

Johnson’s® Baby Anti-Mosquito Lotion repels mosquitoes and other insects for up to four hours, and is designed to be gentle on delicate skin.

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Ice Cream for the Lactose Intolerant

Ice Cream for the Lactose Intolerant

Turn down a cone? No need. If you’re lactose intolerant you probably already know about Lactaid® lactose-free milk, which Johnson & Johnson produces in partnership with HP Hood LLC.

But did you know you can also get your dairy fix from Lactaid ice cream? And come holiday time, you can raise your glass to the brand’s spiced eggnog, too.

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Contact Lenses With a Little Sparkle

Contact Lenses With a Little Sparkle

Colored contacts aren’t your only option for highlighting those peepers. 1-Day Acuvue® Define® lenses are designed to play up your eyes’ natural color, adding a hint of shimmer and brightness.

There are three eye-enhancing options: Natural Shimmer, Natural Shine and Natural Sparkle.

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Medical Devices for Animals

Medical Devices for Animals

When animals need orthopedic surgery, they require such devices as joint stabilizers and screws—just like humans.

DePuy Synthes, a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies, makes these types of lifesaving products for four-legged loved ones.

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Laundry Detergent Just for Babies

Laundry Detergent Just for Babies

Ask any parent: Infants are messy. And while Johnson & Johnson has long made products designed to clean little ones themselves, this year the company launched products to clean their clothes, too.

With the recent debut of Johnson’s® Baby Laundry Detergent in China and India, moms and dads now have a new tool in their laundry arsenal.

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Hair-Growth Foam for Women

Hair-Growth Foam for Women

Building on the legacy of the company’s hair regrowth products for men, Women’s Rogaine® tackles a problem that’s actually quite common among women, too.

Hereditary hair loss affects more than one in four females—and this product can help encourage growth.

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Johnson & Johnson Goes to the Moon!

Can you guess which company product flew 238,900 miles into space? Or the one that went to Antarctica? Find out in this video.

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