Bath and Body Works In The Stars For Unisex 8 Oz Body Lotion

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So, you just use body lotion after the shower and that’s it, right? Actually, we’re big fans of using it any time. At the office, lounging on the lake, just chilling at home…if your skin needs a blast of moisturiser, go ahead and spread that lotion. And pro-tip: while you’re running around, grab a travel size bottle of your fave lotion so you can stay super smooth on the go. We even have tiny, really cute shower gels, mists, body creams and hand creams to keep you in tip-top shape, no matter where you are.

The smell may become more intense or less potent, depending on how long it has been past its expiration date. The brand is well-known for offering its scents in both the home fragrance and personal fragrance space but not each scent comes in every type of product. So if you find a scent you love, just bear in mind that it may not come in both a candle and a body wash, necessarily (though many do). Ingredients like methylparaben and butylparaben are also commonly used as preservatives in many Bath and Body Works products. Parabens are known endocrine disruptors, which means that, like phthalates, they can mess with the natural hormone function of one’s body. For this reason, they’re associated with a number of negative health outcomes, including cancer and fertility problems. Artificial Colors & Dyes Scented Candles (We actually have an entire article about whether or not Bath and Body Works candles are toxic, and why.) This ingredient is a big problem though. Because of what’s called the “ fragrance loophole,” companies are legally allowed to hide about 4,000 different chemicals in their products under the simple umbrella term of “fragrance,”“parfum,” or “eau de toilette.” This is because fragrance formulations are protected as “trade secrets.”It is important to note that even after the product’s expiration date, lotions are still safe to use. Bath & Body Works products also contain plenty of ethoxylated ingredients. This includes SLES (mentioned above), as well as “PEGs” and other ingredients with “eth” in the name. However, they do add that “Specific manufacturing information is proprietary because we own the rights to the product and formula.” Usually, the word “proprietary” is a yellow flag because it basically means “secret.” Companies will often use the fact that they don’t want other brands to steal from them as an excuse to keep information secret for customers. As discussed earlier in this article, we believe consumers deserve to know this type of information about the products they buy. In Stores & Online – 40% Off Entire Store on November 27, 2023 at 6:00 AM ET to November 29, 2023 at 5:59 AM ET.

Crisp fruits, sensational florals, mouth-watering baked goods: we all have a fave fragrance (or ten) and love the instant-happiness boost you get when you put on your signature lotion in the morning. Hello, all-day joy and confidence! In this article, I’ll talk you through the shelf life of Bath and Body Works lotions and discuss some tips on how to extend their use. Even though pretty much all of Bath and Body Works’ products contain unhealthy and potentially harmful ingredients, the good news is that there are lots of brands that smell great, are good for your skin, and are safer for both people and planet. When opening new lotions, you could always mark on the tube or bottle, the date you opened it, so you can keep an eye on the date on the container.When researching Bath and Body Works ingredients, we’ve looked at all categories of their products. That includes: Not only that, but as “penetration enhancers,” they can also increase the how much of other ingredients your body absorbs, which means they can make other bad ingredients (like phthalates, for example) even worse. Other categories of ingredients that are allowed to be included in products under the “fragrance loophole” include carcinogens (like styrene, for example), volatile organic compounds ( like formaldehyde and toluene), allergens (even naturally-derived ones like limonene and linalool), and other ingredients that can irritate those with pre-existing issues like allergies, asthma, multiple chemical sensitivity, eczema, etc. Body lotions with natural ingredients have a shorter expiration date than those with synthetic preservatives.