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Amika Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter
Returns & Exchanges
RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY
You have 10 calendar days to return an item for EXCHANGE ONLY from the date you received it. As the purchaser you would be responsible for return shipping charges.
Final sale items are not eligible for exchange or store credit. Final Sale items include Litres, Litre Duos, Clearance, Last Chance, Hot Tools, Hair Accessories, Brushes, Combs, Nail Polishes, Nail Accessories, Hair Extensions, and Appliances.
To be eligible for a exchange:
- your item(s) must be either be unused or no more than a quarter of the volume missing.
- your item(s) must be in the original packaging.
- your item(s) need to have the receipt or proof of purchase.
STEP 1 - Complete the online return form in full. Incomplete forms will not be accepted: Click here to download a return form
STEP 2 - Ship your item(s) back to us. You are responsible for return shipping charges. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
STEP 3 - We will immediately notify you on the status of your exchange after inspecting your returned item(s)
STEP 4 - You can exchange your item(s) or receive an online shop credit in the form of an e-gift card
In the event that you cannot find a suitable exchange a merchandise credit for the same value of the product purchased will be issued to you in the form of a store credit. Store credits cannot be redeemed for cash or refunded. You will receive your e-gift card within 5 business days after the exchange is confirmed
RETURNING TO A ZENNKAI SALON LOCATION
Should you prefer to return your online purchases to a location near you, come visit us! Simply bring your items and proof of purchase to our salons, following our set out Exchange Policy.
Final sale items are not eligible for exchange or store credit. Final Sale items include Litres, Litre Duos, Clearance, Last Chance, Hot Tools, Hair Accessories, Brushes, Combs, Nail Polishes, Nail Accessories, Hair Extensions, and Appliances.
If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase we will EXCHANGE it within 10 days with proof of purchase. EXCHANGE OR STORE CREDIT ONLY, NO CASH REFUNDS.
Hair Tools & Appliances
Zennkai provides a 1 year warranty on electrical tools with a manufacturer defect. They can be exchanged within one year of original purchase date, with proof of purchase and in its original packaging/box.
All electrical tools may be returned for exchange only due to manufacturer defect, with proof of purchase and all original components. No exchanges will be given without proof of purchase. Items must be in the original box/packaging. In the event that you cannot find a suitable exchange a merchandise credit for the same value of the product purchased will be issued to you in the form of a store credit.
Hot Tools & Appliances are a FINAL SALE unless manufacturer defect and are not eligible for exchange or store credit.
Shipping
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are nonrefundable.
Contact Us
If you have any questions on how to return your item to us, contact us via email at zennkai@megahairfamily.com.
Corporate Office
310-5491 REGENT ST
BURNABY BC V5C 4H4
Email: zennkai@megahairfamily.com
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Dry skin needs two things working in parallel: a barrier that stops moisture from escaping, and actives that draw new moisture in. amika Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter delivers both. Clinically proven to instantly smooth skin and maintain hydration for up to 48 hours,* the formula centres on Ceramide NP — the same ceramide type naturally found in healthy skin — which reinforces the skin barrier so moisture stays locked in rather than evaporating throughout the day. Regeneratively sourced Shea Butter (from the Forested women-led farming partnership in Okere, Uganda) provides deeply nourishing fatty acids and vitamins; Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) gently buffs away rough patches and textured bumps without the irritation of harsher exfoliants; Saccharide Isomerate delivers prolonged moisture by mimicking the skin's own hydration-retention mechanism; and amika's signature Tibetan Sea Buckthorn Oil delivers antioxidants and Omega-7 for skin-barrier nourishment. The whipped texture is featherlight for a body butter — rich enough to deeply hydrate without the heavy, greasy residue that traditional butters leave.
What It Is
A clinically proven, rich whipped body butter that instantly smooths skin* and maintains hydration for up to 48 hours.* Ceramide NP reinforces the skin barrier; regeneratively sourced Shea Butter nourishes; Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) smooths texture; Saccharide Isomerate locks in moisture. Lightweight whipped texture — no heavy residue. Vegan, Leaping Bunny, B Corp.
Key Benefits
- Ceramide NP reinforces the skin barrier for 48-hour clinically proven hydration* — Ceramide NP is a specific ceramide type identical to those naturally present in healthy skin; it integrates into the lipid matrix of the stratum corneum to physically repair gaps in the barrier,.
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) gently smooths rough patches and textured bumps — a lipid-soluble derivative of salicylic acid that works at a slower, more targeted rate than standard BHA; dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells on the skin's surface without the irritation or dryness.
- Saccharide Isomerate provides prolonged moisture by mimicking the skin's natural hydration mechanism — a plant-derived saccharide that binds to keratin proteins in the skin's surface cells and holds water there for extended periods, functioning similarly to the skin's own Natural Moisturising Factor
Highlighted Ingredients
What Else You Need to Know
Apply all over the body after showering and massage in until fully absorbed. For the complete amika body routine, use after Shower Thoughts Body Wash and layer with I'm Glistening Body Oil, or finish with amika:aura Hair & Body Mist to extend the scent. Contains Capryloyl Salicylic Acid — a mild exfoliating acid; as a precaution, use SPF during use, particularly in summer.
Fragrance
amika's iconic warm fruity floral: apricot, pink grapefruit, vanilla, lily of the valley, and sandalwood.
How to Use
Apply all over body. Massage into skin until fully absorbed. Pair with Shower Thoughts Body Wash and I'm Glistening Body Oil for the complete layered scent routine. Avoid contact with eyes.
FAQ
How is this body butter different from a regular moisturizer?
Big Embrace is formulated with Ceramide NP — a skin-identical ceramide that physically reinforces the skin barrier — alongside Saccharide Isomerate, which mimics the skin's own hydration-retention mechanism. Together they deliver clinically proven 48-hour hydration, which is significantly longer-lasting than most standard body lotions or creams.
Does this body butter feel heavy or greasy?
No — despite being a body butter, the whipped texture is designed to be lightweight and non-greasy. Multiple reviewers with dry skin confirm it absorbs fully without leaving a heavy residue, making it suitable for daytime use before dressing.
Is this body butter silicone-free?
amika's packaging lists silicone-free on the free-from label, however the INCI includes Dimethicone. We recommend checking directly with amika Canada to confirm the current formula's silicone-free status before purchasing if this is a concern for you.
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