Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath

AvoidBody WashFrom United States

Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath is a body wash with 39 ingredients. It is rated "avoid" in pregnancy because it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional. Common allergens: fragrance, essential oils.

Sensitive skin: fragrance, essential oils Why?

fragrance: Fragrance or parfum, and scent ingredients listed by name, such as linalool and limonene. The most common cause of skincare allergies; worth avoiding if you have eczema, rosacea, or very sensitive skin.
essential oils: Plant oils such as tea tree, lavender, citrus peel, and peppermint. Natural, but a common cause of irritation and allergies, especially on sensitive or broken skin.

These flags don't affect the pregnancy rating. They point out the ingredients most likely to make skincare sting, itch, or cause a rash. If your skin is sensitive, or one of them has bothered you before, you may want to skip the product or patch-test it first. Most people use them without a problem.

How we flag ingredients

What does it do?

A body wash cleans the skin on your body.

Based on its ingredients, it's made to:

Hydrates
Draws water into the skin, so it feels plumper and less tight.
From Sodium PCA (no. 11)

Worked out from the ingredient list. Labels don't show amounts, so how well it works depends on the formula and your skin.

Is Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath safe to use during pregnancy?

Jouaxia rates Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath "Avoid" for pregnancy because it contains Butylphenyl Methylpropional. Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial): The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902). This is general information, not medical advice. Check with your OB-GYN or dermatologist.

Does Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath contain fragrance or other common allergens?

Yes. Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath contains fragrance, essential oils, which can bother sensitive skin. This doesn't affect its pregnancy rating, and most people use these ingredients without a problem; if your skin is sensitive or you've reacted to one before, patch-test it first or look for an alternative.

Is it OK for kids and teens?

Kids (ages 3–11)

Use with care

Fragrance or essential oils (Fragrance (Parfum), Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Limonene): Children's skin reacts to fragrance and essential oils more easily; fragrance-free products are the usual advice for kids, especially with eczema or sensitive skin.

Teens (ages 12–17)

Use with care

Essential oils (Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil): A known cause of allergic skin reactions, such as to lavender and tea tree oils.

General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens

What are the ingredients in Bath & Body Works Aromatherapy Lavender + Vanilla Body Wash + Foam Bath?

39 ingredients. The ones we flag come first, with their place on the label. Select an ingredient to see what it does.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional no. 38 on the label
Avoid in pregnancy: Fragrance ingredient banned in the EU (Lilial). The EU banned butylphenyl methylpropional from cosmetics in March 2022 and classifies it as toxic to reproduction: it may impair fertility and is suspected of harming an unborn child. Older formulas and products sold elsewhere may still list it (EU Regulation 2021/1902).
Fragrance (Parfum) no. 8 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil no. 16 on the label
Sensitive skin: essential oils.
Linalool no. 34 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Hexyl Cinnamal no. 35 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Coumarin no. 37 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.
Limonene no. 39 on the label
Sensitive skin: fragrance.

32 other ingredients: nothing flaggedShow

Ingredient list from INCIDecoder. Formulas change, so check the packaging of the product you buy.

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