Burt's Bees Sensitive Skincare Line Awarded National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance™

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Feb 05, 2018, 08:00 ET

DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Burt's Bees, a leading provider of personal care products committed to providing natural health and beauty solutions, today announced that its Sensitive skin care line has been awarded the National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance™, which maintains rigorous standards for approval.

The Sensitive skin care line includes Burt's Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser, Burt's Bees Sensitive Eye Cream, Burt's Bee Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream and Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream. The cleanser is soap-free, and clinically shown to remove dirt, oil and makeup without causing redness and irritation. All four products are fragrance-free, and made with gentle, nutrient-rich natural ingredients like Rice Extract, Aloe and Cotton Extract to soothe and moisturize.

"We are honored that our natural Sensitive skin care line has been recognized with the NEA Seal of Acceptance," said Matt Gregory, General Manager for Burt's Bees. "We believe in nurturing skin with nature's most powerful ingredients and are excited to provide innovative skin solutions for all skin types, including individuals with eczema and sensitive skin concerns."

Burt's Bees plans to feature the NEA Seal on product packaging, and will present clinical data on its Sensitive skin care line in a poster session at the 2018 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, which will be held in San Diego, CA from February 16-20, 2018. The Burt's Bees Sensitive skin care line is available at select national grocery, drug, and mass retailers, and on www.burtsbees.com.

National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance
The NEA Seal of Acceptance™ helps individuals recognize products that are suitable for care of eczema or sensitive-skin. Products eligible for the NEA Seal of Acceptance^™ are those that have been created or intended for use by persons with eczema or severe sensitive skin conditions and that have satisfied the NEA Seal of Acceptance^™ criteria. The NEA Seal of Acceptance^™ criteria includes the review of testing data on sensitivity, safety and toxicity, as well as ingredients, content, and formulation data.

About the National Eczema Association
The National Eczema Association (NEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with eczema through research, support, and education. The NEA Seal further helps individuals recognize products that are suitable for care of eczema or sensitive-skin, empowering consumers to make informed purchase decisions to help manage eczema and sensitive-skin.

About Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees® has been offering distinctive earth-friendly, natural health and beauty care products for 30 years. From a beekeeper's backyard in Maine to the leading edge of natural, Burt's Bees knows natural body care solutions from head-to-toe and operates with The Greater Good™ top of mind. Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS. No animal testing.

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