Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Lotion
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Summary
Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Lotion scores 10/100 -- one of the lowest-scoring lotions on the platform. The defining feature is the fragrance load: seven separate EU-26 allergens are individually disclosed on the INCI (linalool, limonene, coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal) on top of the 'fragrance' itself, meaning the lotion is essentially a perfume in a lotion base. Hexyl cinnamal alone is a top-10 contact-dermatitis trigger in dermatology databases. The base also contains cyclopentasiloxane (D5, EU vPvB-restricted), petrolatum, BHT, and the acrylates/C10-30 microplastic thickener. The 'Japanese Cherry Blossom' scent has become an indicator scent in body-care -- recognized by smell from across a mall -- but reflects an aggressive synthetic fragrance approach.
Key ingredients 10
Fragrance (Parfum)Very Bad
Undisclosed proprietary blend that can legally contain 1000+ chemicals including phthalate carriers and EU-26 allergens. Top trigger for cosmetic contact dermatitis.
See more about Fragrance (Parfum) →Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, HydroxycitronellalVery Bad
Seven separately-disclosed EU-26 fragrance allergens. EU regulation requires disclosure above 0.001% in leave-ons because each is a documented top contact allergen. Hexyl cinnamal and coumarin are restricted for kids' products.
See more about Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal →Cyclopentasiloxane (D5)Very Bad
Cyclic silicone classified by the EU's ECHA as vPvB (very persistent, very bioaccumulative). REACH-restricted in wash-off cosmetics since 2020 and listed under Canada's CEPA toxic substances. Aquatic-toxic.
See more about Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) →PetrolatumBad
Petroleum jelly occlusive. Cosmetic-grade is purified but lower grades can contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Non-renewable petrochemical source.
See more about Petrolatum →BHTBad
Butylated hydroxytoluene -- synthetic antioxidant. NTP lists as 'reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen' at high doses; flagged as endocrine disruptor by EWG.
See more about BHT →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBad
Acrylate microplastic thickener. Persistent in waterways.
See more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →PhenoxyethanolBad
Synthetic preservative — a common irritation flag in leave-on products.
See more about Phenoxyethanol →Caprylyl MethiconeBad
Volatile silicone. Same environmental persistence concerns as the broader silicone family.
See more about Caprylyl Methicone →GlycerinGood
Humectant that pulls water into the skin. Safe, well-tolerated, and effective at very low cost.
See more about Glycerin →Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGood
Plant-derived soothing agent. Considered safe and beneficial topically.
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