Bath & Body Works has been a staple in shopping malls across the U.S. for what seems like forever. Many of us have just made or are planning on a trip to our local store to stock up on holiday gifts and take advantage of the iconic deals. But Bath & Body Works' popularity has also opened it up to backlash, and now, the company is facing a consumer lawsuit over some of its top sellers. Read on to find out why Bath & Body Works is being sued over "overpriced skin case products."
While Bath & Body Works has managed to cultivate cult followings for things like its three-wick candles, the company is best known for its plethora of body products.
Bath & Body Works offers hundreds of different scents for items like shower gel and perfumes. But the retailer isn't just pushing a smell-good campaign. Bath & Body Works also sells moisturizing products that promise "ultimate hydration" for customers.
With these offerings, the company highlights one ingredient in particular—hyaluronic acid. "What it does: leaves your skin feeling soft, smooth and replenished, just like your favorite body cream—but with hyaluronic acid," Bath & Body Works writes in the overview section of all its body creams.
Now, some shoppers are taking issue with the company's moisturizers, and with hyaluronic acid in particular.
A class action lawsuit against the company has been filed in California federal court over moisturizing products, Top Class Actions reported. According to the...
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