Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream

Name: Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream
Brand: Bath & Body Works

Barcode 667556001251

CAUTION

Is Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream safe?

Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Propyl Paraben (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

How we score →

Flagged ingredients (1)

Propyl Parabenmedium

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

Propylparaben (E216) and its sodium salt (E217) were removed as permitted EU food additives (Directive 2006/52/EC) over endocrine concerns and no group ADI could be set; in cosmetics its use is capped (Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014). The US still permits food use.

View citation →All products with Propyl Paraben →

Cleaner swaps for Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream

Same category, none of the flagged ingredients.

Weleda Skin Food Original Cream

Weleda

No parabens, no synthetic fragrances, no SLS.

View →^(affiliate)

Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion

Alba Botanica

No parabens, no phthalates, no synthetic colors.

View →^(affiliate)

Earth Mama Baby Lotion

Earth Mama Organics

EWG verified, no parabens or phthalates.

View →^(affiliate)

As an Amazon Associate, BannedPantry earns from qualifying purchases. This never influences our ratings — .

Full ingredient list

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Stearate, Carbomer, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Common questions

Is Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Propyl Paraben is banned or restricted in other regions: Propyl Paraben (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream are flagged?

Propyl Paraben: Propylparaben (E216) and its sodium salt (E217) were removed as permitted EU food additives (Directive 2006/52/EC) over endocrine concerns and no group ADI could be set; in cosmetics its use is capped (Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014). The US still permits food use.

What does the CAUTION rating mean?

BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.

What can I buy instead of Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream?

Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Weleda Skin Food Original Cream (Weleda), Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion (Alba Botanica), Earth Mama Baby Lotion (Earth Mama Organics). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.

Run a full ingredient scan

See exactly which ingredients in Bath & Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint Body Cream are banned overseas, with sources.

Scan now →

BannedPantry — Our scores are never influenced by brands.