Bath & Body Works · Moisturizer
Black Tea Ultimate Hydration Body Cream
Lower concern. Cosmetic cream formulations rarely contain PFAS intentionally.
Body cream with typical emollient base. Bath & Body Works does not disclose PFAS status for this product. No published lab testing or third-party certification found.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
water, glycerin, emollients, fragrance
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Black Tea Ultimate Hydration Body Cream is made of, ingredients and materials
This is a water-based emulsion cream containing glycerin (humectant), emollients (likely plant or mineral oils), and fragrance. The base formula is typical for body moisturizers and poses no inherent chemical hazard; water and glycerin are inert, and emollients are absorbed or remain on skin. The fragrance component is the only element requiring scrutiny for potential allergens or irritants, though fragrance formulations in mass-market cosmetics are regulated under FDA oversight.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and contact sensitizers
Fragrance is not itemized on the label (permitted under US law as a trade secret). Individual components may trigger contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Bath & Body Works fragrances commonly include limonene, linalool, and citral, which are known contact allergens.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
1,4-dioxane contamination
No specific test data or recall for this product is on record. 1,4-dioxane can form as a byproduct in some cosmetic emulsions; FDA monitoring is ongoing but no systematic Bath & Body Works cream recalls for this contaminant have been published.
Heavy metals
This is an uncolored or lightly tinted cream with no added colorants or pigments named in typical formulations of this type. Heavy metal concern is minimal.
Source, FDA ↗Formaldehyde / VOCs
Water-based creams do not require formaldehyde as a preservative; modern cosmetics use safer alternatives. No evidence of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in this product class on record.
Source, ATSDR ↗Talc contamination
Body creams are liquid or soft-solid emulsions and do not contain talc. This hazard is irrelevant to this product category.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bath & Body Works does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or PFAS testing results, and maintains a general 'silent' stance on PFAS. The brand complies with US cosmetic labeling law but does not exceed baseline regulatory transparency. No recalls or safety controversies specific to this product line are on record.
How it compares in its category
Body creams of this type are among the lowest-risk cosmetic products. Compared to foundations, powders, or lip products, cream moisturizers avoid pigments, talc, and heavy metal colorants. Water and glycerin bases are industry standard and carry no toxicity concern at use levels. The main variable across brands is fragrance formulation and potential contact allergens.
If you buy it
Apply to damp skin to maximize hydration lock-in. Store in a cool, dry place; cosmetic creams do not require refrigeration but degrade if exposed to direct heat or sunlight. Discard if you observe separation, discoloration, or odor change, typically within 12-24 months of opening. Discontinue use if redness, itching, or irritation develops, particularly if you have sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bath & Body Works has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Black Tea Ultimate Hydration Body Cream?
- Plant oils, butters, waxes
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
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