EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin-lightening cream1)Palmer’s Skin Success E Palmer — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0578/11
Summary
null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain hydroquinone:1) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 2) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 %3) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 4) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Hydroquinone: 1,9 %5) Palmer’s Skin Success…
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Product
- Cosmetic products in blue/green/red coloured cardboard box with the following description: “Active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %, Purpose skin lightener."
What is the risk?
- null The products pose a chemical risk because they contain hydroquinone:1) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Milk Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 2) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 %3) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Tone – for dry skin Hydroquinone: 2,0 % 4) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Hydroquinone: 1,9 %5) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – for oily skin Hydroquinone: 2,1 %6) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fades Dark Spots Evens Skin Hydroquinone: 1,9 %7) Palmer’s Skin Success Eventone Fade Cream – regular Hydroquinone: 1,9 % The products do not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
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