Bath & Body Works | New Full Size Hand Sanitizer Ingredients

List comparison of the ingredients in one of the two older versions I had left compared to the New 2025 Spring 3 version coming.

Glancing at the list I can see there are a few differences in the two....and yes, one is colored and the other is clear. I have highlighted the ingredients that are in the new version compared to the older one.

I have gone through a ton of sanitizers in my time using them, and with high usage of cleaning my hands over the past years, I use plenty of Alcohol 72-91% mists and sanitizers together.  Honestly, I look at the back of so many things to see what is in them....and these.....well, I will say it is interesting. 

Also, coloring provides a great marketing tool for each product....I am fine with a clear sanitizer...even perfume free.

I have grabbed a few explanations of what some of the big names are.  Research things for yourselves.

2025 Spring 3 Strawberry Pound Cake (red coloring)

Active Ingredients 71% alcohol

Inactive Ingredients:

Water (Aqua, Eau)

Fragrance (Parfum)

Carbomer -The gelling agent most widely used for this purpose is a polyacrylic acid polymer, better known as carbomer 940 (C940).

 
Mannitol --- Mannitol is not a common ingredient in hand sanitizers and is primarily used as an excipient (inactive ingredient) in inhaled pharmaceuticals, not as an active ingredient or antimicrobial agent.

 
Isopropyl Myristate Isopropyl myristate is an emollient. Along with Vitamin E acetate, isopropyl myristate helps smooth skin. Carbomer is a thickening agent that causes the gel-like texture in hand sanitizers, and triethanolamine functions as a pH adjuster as well as promoting emulsification.

 
Cellulose

Hydroxyethyl Urea

Tocopheryl Acetate

Wheat Amino Acids

Aloe Barbadensis

Leaf Juice

Butyrospermum Parkii  (shea) Butter Extract

Silica ----

 
Kaolin ---- kaolin clay is generally considered good for the skin, offering benefits like oil absorption, cleansing, and soothing irritation, making it a popular ingredient in skincare products, especially for oily and acne-prone skin

 
Retinyl Palmitate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride --- caprylic/capric triglyceride is generally considered safe and beneficial for the skin, acting as a moisturizing emollient and skin-conditioning agent that helps to soften and hydrate the skin

 
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose   hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a modified cellulose polymer, is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and skincare products, and is not toxic or harmful to the skin

Aminomethyl Propanol ---Aminomethyl propanol (AMP) is used in hand soaps and sanitizers as a pH adjuster and neutralizing agent. It helps to balance the pH of the formulation to ensure that it is within the appropriate range for optimal efficacy and safety.

 
Ultramarines (CI77007)

Red 40 (CI 16035) ---

Yellow 5 CI 19140)---

 
EXT. Violet 2 (CI 60730) ---

 
Red 33 (CI 17200) ---

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Years - (2021 spread love not germs - ingredient list shown on clear color product)

Active Ingredients 71% alcohol

Inactive Ingredients:

• Water (Aqua, Eau)
• Fragrance (Parfum)
• Carbomer,
• Lactose,
• Aminomethyl Propanol, 
• Isopropyl Myristate
• Cellulose
• Hydroxyethyl Urea, 
• Tocopheryl Acetate
• Wheat Amino Acids
• Aloe Barbadensis
• Leaf Juice
• Butyrospermum Parkii  (shea) Butter Extract
• Retinyl Palmitate
• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
• Ultramarines (CI77007)