Trending Bath & Body Works pulled its candle from shelves after controversy. Bath and Body Works stopped selling a candle that was emblazoned with a winter theme that many commenters online compared to a Ku Klux Klan hood. Bath And Body Works issued an apology after its Snowed In candle sparked outrage for similarities to the KKK.
The retailer is removing the product from shelves. Bath & Body Works has built an empire on its range of scented products, from fragrances and lotions to candles. Candles are one of the most popular items sold by Bath & Body Works, and at the time of writing, the brand offers 209 different candles on their e.
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Bath and Body Works has issued an apology for their candle design that some say looks like Ku Klux Klan hoods. Bath and Body Works has pulled a seasonal candle from its shelves due to its questionable packaging. The company released a new three-wick candle called "Snowed In." The artwork featured a paper snowflake on the edge, but if you look closely, the snowflake edges have a more sinister look.
In a recent marketing blunder, Bath & Body Works has found itself in hot water after a holiday candle design sparked outrage on social media. Bath & Body Works is removing its recent candle from online and offline stores. The company made the announcement about the "Snowed In" candle after the product faced backlash for resembling Ku Klux Klan attire.
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People also took to social media platforms to comment on the candle's design. Meanwhile, the company released an official statement, informing the customers about the decision to. Yes, Bath and Body Works Candles are toxic.
While these candles smell great, they contain toxic chemicals like paraffin (petroleum byproduct), fragrance (known hormone disruptor), and a few other questionable ingredients linked to health risks. Bath & Body Works discontinued its winter-themed "Snowed In" candle products after drawing comparisons to the Ku Klux Klan. Amid stirring controversy on social media, the American retail company issued an apology, stating that its questionable designs were "unintentional.".