Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Wash 295 ml

Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Body Wash is an iconic fine-fragrance body wash from Bath & Body Works (Columbus, Ohio, USA; founded 1990 — the world’s largest specialty fragrance retailer), formulated as a richly lathering, skin-conditioning daily cleansing gel centred on B&BW’s most beloved and bestselling scent of all time: the Japanese Cherry Blossom fragrance — a timeless, universally adored floral accord composed of Japanese cherry blossom, Asian pear, fresh mimosa petals, white jasmine and blushing sandalwood. The formula is built around a triple-surfactant mild cleansing system that conspicuously avoids Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) and its ethoxylated derivative SLES, using gentler alternatives to deliver a rich, bubbly lather without the stripping or drying effects associated with sulphate-based body washes. The primary surfactant is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) — a fatty acid-derived anionic surfactant widely regarded as one of the mildest commercially available synthetic cleansers, with a significantly lower irritation profile than SLS and inherent skin-conditioning properties that leave skin feeling soft rather than tight after rinsing. It is complemented by Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (SLMI) — a methyl ester variant with exceptional foam quality and biodegradability — and Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, an amino acid-derived (taurine) surfactant with particularly low irritation potential and excellent lather density. Together this three-surfactant system produces the formula’s signature rich, creamy bubble lather while remaining appropriate for daily use on normal to sensitive skin. Cocamidopropyl Betaine functions as a foam-boosting amphoteric co-surfactant that stabilises the lather, reduces the irritation potential of the primary anionic surfactants and acts as a viscosity enhancer. The formula’s skin-care credentials are built on its Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice complex — the two ingredients prominently featured on the bottle. Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a well-documented skin-conditioning humectant that converts to pantothenic acid in the skin, supporting barrier repair, moisture retention and skin softness even in a rinse-off product at the concentrations used. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice delivers acemannan polysaccharides with soothing, hydrating and mild anti-inflammatory properties, counteracting any post-cleansing tightness. Glycerin provides additional humectant hydration. Caprylic/Capric Glycerides add a skin-conditioning emollient quality to the rinse. The formula also contains a trio of UV filter ingredients — Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Avobenzone) — which in a rinse-off body wash context function as fragrance photostabilisers rather than skin sunscreen actives, protecting the complex fragrance molecules from UV-induced photodegradation in the bottle and during use to preserve full fragrance integrity from first application to last. The fragrance composition itself declares five named allergen components per INCI standard: Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone (woody violet facet), Benzyl Salicylate (soft balsamic floral), Citronellol (rose and citrus), Hexyl Cinnamal (jasmine and fresh floral) and Linalool (light floral), together contributing to the formula’s signature warm, romantic cherry blossom character. The preservative system combines Phenoxyethanol with a modern synergistic trio of Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone and Decylene Glycol, providing effective broad-spectrum protection through a low-load, skin-compatible approach. The characteristic soft pink colour is created by a five-dye blend of Red 33, Red 4, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Ext. Violet 2. Paraben-free, SLS-free, talc-free, lanolin-free and gluten-free. Dermatologist tested. Bottle manufactured with 50% recycled plastic. Suitable for all skin types for daily use. 295ml / 10 fl oz.