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Salicylic Acid Cleanser The Inkey List “The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00065/22
Summary
The product contains an excessive level of salicylic acid (measured values: up to 3.39%). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
Salicylic Acid Cleanser — The Inkey List
- Brand
- The Inkey List
- Name / model
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser
- Batch number(s)
- 102504
- Barcode
- 5060422297179
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Salicylic acid cleanser used for blemish prone/oily skin. Advertised as "helping to reduce blackheads and breakouts". The product is sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains an excessive level of salicylic acid (measured values: up to 3.39%). Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns. This product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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