EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Face scrub Natus “Facial mud exfoliator” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0625/19
Summary
The product contains zirconium, barium and lead (measured values: 0.004 % , 0.003 % and 0.001 % by weight, respectively). Zirconium is mutagenic, can easily reach the brain and placenta, increasing the risk of cancer.Barium can be easily absorbed and have toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, kidney and heart activity, leading to arrhythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations.Lead is harmful for human…
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Product
- Facial mud exfoliator sold in a transparent plastic pot with a lid with golden printing.
What is the risk?
- The product contains zirconium, barium and lead (measured values: 0.004 % , 0.003 % and 0.001 % by weight, respectively). Zirconium is mutagenic, can easily reach the brain and placenta, increasing the risk of cancer.Barium can be easily absorbed and have toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, kidney and heart activity, leading to arrhythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations.Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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