Burts bees reaction :(

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Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

So I got this burts bees lotion. It smells sooooo amazing! I used it 2 nights ago, fine. Used it last night, wake up this morning and my arms are itchy, with red bumps/reactions. I'm sooo bummed! It seems to not affect my legs, but I'm wondering what is it about this formula that made my arms react? Any insights ladies? I'm going to put some CeraVe cream on and hope it starts to heal.

Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

Arms

Sep 17, 2015

Sabrina K.

Aw that sucks :( Did you use anything else on your arms since it was only the arms that got a reaction? Or eat something you might be allergic to? As I understand about burts bee (I havent tried it) its made with a lot og bees wax - so that could be what you are reacting to!

Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

Nothing else went on my arms :( and I didn't eat anything different yesterday. I'm so upset and uncomfortable.

Sep 17, 2015

Sabrina K.

Aw I'm sorry! Don't use it again! And maybe try a really heavy body butter over it to take the itching!

Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

I applied my CeraVe moisturizing lotion and some aveeno lotion. I'm dying over here lol.

Sep 17, 2015

Brooke B.

When I had a bad reaction to lotion my doctor told me take benadryl. It stopped all the itching and burning for me.

Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

I just took an antihistamine, so fingers crossed! Lol

Sep 17, 2015

Roz X.

This contains fragrance. Your arms may be more sensitive to it...or to honey. Feel better soon.

Sep 17, 2015

Diana T.

I agree with roz - their products do contain bee byproducts (including honey and royal jelly and beeswax in some cases) so if you are allergic to bee stings or honey or those other bee byproducts you should probably stay away from that brand entirely - the antihistamine should work well otherwise try to not put anything on those areas for at least a day if not longer until it clears up - you can try to spot test a small area again after it clears to confirm the allergic reaction if you want to make sure it came from this product.

Sep 17, 2015

Jackie S.

I'm not allergic to bees at all and love honey! Lol. Maybe it's the fragrance that's bothering me?

Sep 17, 2015

Marleen B.

Anybody can be allergic to anything, natural or not. But, I have tendency to blame fragrance 1st. I wouldn't put anything on it except maybe some cold compresses or aloe gel (that is unless you're allergic to aloe).

Sep 18, 2015

Shelley W.

There is just something about that line that does nothing good for my skin at all. I would have to agree about the fragrance possibly being the culprit. It's weird how a product can affect one section of the body and not another. I can't handle medical grade lanolin on my lips but have no issue with it used on my legs and arms. I hope your skin heals up soon.

Sep 18, 2015

Jackie S.

Shelley, it's just so bizarre to me! Usually my skin is totally fine with fragrances (I wear perfume) but it did not this lotion!!