Comments on: Why Are Victoria’s Secret Bras Causing Skin Rashes?

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:58 +0000

I purchased a bra from Cacique and I started to develop a horrible rash on my left breast that itched so bad. I had also noticed how my breasts shrank. I never had a problem before wearing this particular bra.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:53:48 +0000

I agree with J. I bought 2 VS bras 3 months ago and have been getting painful bumps and rashes on my back from where the straps sit and where the bra does up. It just dawned on me that I was only getting these bumps during and after wearing one of my VS bras and did a google search for “bra cause rash?” and found so many results for VS bras causing rashes. I wont be buying any VS bras again or products for that matter. What a horrible company.

By: J

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:59 +0000

IF YOU HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED A RASH FROM WEARING VA BRAS, PLEASE DON’T JUDGE THOSE OF US WHO HAVE THAT ARE TAKING A STAND TO VOICE WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO US! The reason horrible things continue to happen to many innocent unsuspecting people is because others who have been victimized usually sit back & say nothing out of fear that people like you will belittle them & make them feel bad about what has happen to them, and feel even worse for coming forward to speak the truth. Until you have had this experience, you will never understand what if feels like! I spent over $500 on VS bras & have suffered miserably with unbearable itching, burning rashes all over my breast. It was so bad that I was even embarassed to show my husband who was almost in tears when he saw it. He told me that he felt bad & if he was partially to blame because he was with me the day that I bought them & encouraged me to spend the money to get them. For me, it’s not about the money, but moreso the fact that VS should be held accountable for how they are ruining women’s lives! Yes, there are people who are ingnorant & sue happy, but the vast majority of us that end up on these sites, landed here in search of answers, & were relieved to know that there were others out there that could relate to what we were going through. If it wasn’t for the first young lady taking a stand & voicing what happened to her, we’d probably all still be scratching our boobs wondering what in the world is happening to us. So kudos to whoever it was that BRAVE enough to take a stand for all of us that have encountered this problem. I WILL NEVER BUY VS products again, not even a small bottle of perfume!! I REFUSE TO SPEND MY HARD EARNED MONEY WITH A COMPANY THAT CARES NOTHING ABOUT THE WELLBEING OF THEIR CUSTOMERS! I worked for Limited Brands for 8 years & I’m very disappointed to see that their quality & standards have gone from 10 to a whopping 0. LES WEXNER, I EXPECT BETTER FROM YOU!!! YOU HAVE MADE MILLIONS IF NOT BILLIONS OFF OF THE VERY CUSTOMERS YOU ARE ALLOWING TO EXPERIENCE THIS NIGHTMARE!! Why are you continuing to put a band-aid over this problem?? DO SOMETHING TO FIX IT, even if it means closing the doors to every VS store until you have it under control. PEOPLE’S LIVES, HEALTH, & WELL-BEING ARE FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR BOTTOM LINE & “BRAND IMAGE”!!!!!

By: Susan S.

Susan S. — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:32:15 +0000

Has anyone reading these comments had any rashes from wearing Calvin Klein bras? I bought a new one a few weeks ago, wore it one time, and came home with a rash. I had a similar rash 2 years ago after wearing, with no problem, and then washing 2 Wacaol bras. I think the latter may have been due to the ‘rubber accelerator’ effect…..although I don’t remember using anything with bleach. But, the Calvin Klein bra was brand new! I’ve had no luck getting a response from the company. I just want to find out what else is in this thing! How frustrating…………

By: Kristine S.

Kristine S. — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:37:56 +0000

By the way,

to all these people looking for monitary gain that have been itching for 2 years or so….you must have some problem other than the one I am describing because you would have to be brain dead to live with the kind of instant itching and rash that I have for more than a good nights sleep at best! It really is hard to belive that you would go two years or even two days……get a life and quit trying to get rich off of someone else. Yes they need to compensate but only to legit cases.

By: Kristine S.

Kristine S. — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:35:03 +0000

9/6/09.

I just bought several VS bras on Friday. I wore the 1st one yesterday and by the end of the day I have a HORRIBLE rash everywhere the bra sits except for the upper straps. I is very painful and I was up most of the night itching. I will be going back to VS 1st thing tomorrow to return them. For me this is a live learn situation….if it is too good to be true it obviously isn’t good at all. They were selling these bras for $12.99 each. (should have known better). I have worn the “Body by Victoria bras for several years and had no problem but instead of paying $48 dollars for it went for the “get several for the price of one” version…bummer!!

I am wondering….has anyone had problems with the Body by Victoria line? You know…if it works…don’t fix it )

Needless to say I will be heading back to the mall to return these problems right away!!

By: Miss Mo

Miss Mo — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:27:21 +0000

Well I guess it would help if you washed the garments before wearing them, especially underwear, you never know if they are selling (returned, already worn garments) grant it they shouldn’t be reselling them as a safety to their customer but as a consumer you have to be careful………Should they be accountable, yes…..why would you put the lives of your business in danger!

By: Susie

Susie — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:55:08 +0000

I bet it is fermaldahyde in the fabric!

By: mmittles

mmittles — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:51:44 +0000

Yes, VS is offering money back for the bras. The last time I was in contact with them, that is what they offered. I, for one, was not willing to give mine back. The reason: they need to stop selling them until they figure out what is causing this and stop manufacturing them in that manner. I went legal- to try and make them actually do something and not sweep it under the rug.
I do not believe it is formaldehyde, because the bras tested were found to have less ppm of this chemical than is allowed by the government. Many fabrics are treated with some formaldehyde, yet I have never in my life experienced anything from any other clothing.
I have done some research of my own and have found a possible culprit…Rubber Accelerator Bleach Syndrome. It happens after several washings with detergent, as in my case. The rubber starts turning into other compounds and emitting them into your skin. This may also be the reason why not every woman has this reaction; some may be more sensitive to the chemicals emitted by this broken down rubber. I happen to have mild latex reactions. But, in this case, it was a severe reaction. The least VS can do, if this is the case, is put warnings on the advertisements and have them visually attainable to all who are purchasing.
And, for those who may think we are “sue happy,” yes, we can stop wearing the bras, but VS is being negligent in their capitalism. They have known about this for years, and have done nothing to come up with a solution. All they are worried about is the all-mighty dollar. If I would have known about the problem with the bras, before I purchased…do you think I would be a complete moron and put one anywhere near my body? Especially on my breasts? Please refrain from making judgments on people and situations when you are not fully aware of all of the details. We are like you; we work hard, we try to enjoy ourselves on our time off, we raise families and we want to be able to feel secure with the items we purchase (especially when it comes to our health). This is the United States, and people who harm others (especially when they are making money as they are doing it) should be held accountable.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:52:20 +0000

Do you know if VS is refunding customers? I have to bring 3 back as the dermatoligist said that the bra gave me the rash I have. It is awful and very painful.