Bath & Body Works · Moisturizer
Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream
Lower concern. Cosmetic lotion with no identified PFAS sources.
Body creams typically contain water, oils, and humectants with no inherent PFAS need. Bath & Body Works does not disclose PFAS testing or claims for this product, but the formulation type carries minimal typical risk.
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 Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream is made of, ingredients and materials
Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream is a water-glycerin emulsion with added emollients and fragrance oil. The base formula is standard for cosmetic body lotions, water provides hydration, glycerin acts as a humectant, and emollients (typically mineral oil, dimethicone, or plant-derived oils in Bath & Body Works products) reduce transepidermal water loss. Fragrance is the primary variable; synthetic fragrance blends in this line are not fully disclosed as individual components, which is typical industry practice but limits transparency on allergen potential.
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 (undisclosed components)
Bath & Body Works does not publicly disclose individual fragrance components in this product. Synthetic fragrance blends commonly contain limonene, linalool, or other contact allergens; reactions are typically mild (localized rash) but frequency is unknown for this specific formula.
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 in fragrance or preservatives
No recalls or regulatory findings have been published for this product. Trace 1,4-dioxane can occur in cosmetics as a manufacturing byproduct in some surfactants or fragrance carriers, but testing data for this specific lotion is not on record.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
Standard cosmetic preservatives in body creams (e.g., parabens, phenoxyethanol) do not release formaldehyde. No alerts or recalls citing formaldehyde have been issued for this product line.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
No third-party testing or regulatory enforcement data on lead, cadmium, or other metals in this product is publicly available. Risk is lower than in pigmented makeup but remains untested for this specific formulation.
Source, FDA ↗Talc or talc-adjacent mineral contaminants
This product is formulated as a lotion emulsion, not a powder. Talc and asbestos contamination are not a concern for this delivery form, and no ingredient list indicates talc presence.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Bath & Body Works does not publish specific ingredient sourcing, heavy-metal testing, or formaldehyde-releaser screening for body creams. The brand has not faced major recalls or regulatory enforcement actions tied to cosmetic safety in this product line. Certification bodies (e.g., Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic) do not currently certify this product. The brand's PFAS stance is undisclosed, though the formulation itself carries lower PFAS concern based on material class.
How it compares in its category
Body creams in this price and distribution tier (mass-market, fragrance-focused) typically contain synthetic fragrance, mineral oil or silicones, and preservatives without third-party safety certification. Japanese Cherry Blossom is representative of this category, it prioritizes sensory appeal and stability over ingredient transparency or clean-label positioning. Products marketed as 'natural' or certified organic command higher retail prices and often disclose full ingredient sourcing; this product does not occupy that segment.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin after bathing to maximize hydration. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent emulsion breakdown and preserve fragrance stability. Discontinue use if skin irritation, rash, or contact dermatitis develops (most commonly triggered by fragrance components or preservatives, not the base cream). No special maintenance or expiration monitoring is needed beyond standard cosmetic shelf life of 12-24 months unopened.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% 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 Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Cream?
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