EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Dream Cosmetics “Perfectwhite - Crème de Beauté clarifiante ('Clarifying beauty cream')” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0721/16
Summary
null The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce a skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic…
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Product
Skin lightening cream — Dream Cosmetics
- Brand
- Dream Cosmetics
- Name / model
- Perfectwhite - Crème de Beauté clarifiante ('Clarifying beauty cream')
- Batch number(s)
- C1/22592-B / 6 181100 530391 Production: 08/15; Expiry: 08/17
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Skin cream in a white plastic jar with a green plastic screw cap.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured concentration 0.04 % by weight). Clobetasol is a corticosteroid that should be applied to the skin only if prescribed to treat certain skin conditions. In addition to the skin lightening effect, it can induce a skin rash and burning at the application site and long-time exposure could lead to endocrine problems.The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2016
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