EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening product "Skin Toning Cream" Clear-n-smooth — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0881/12
Summary
null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.8 % of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC.
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Product
Skin lightening product "Skin Toning Cream" — Clear-n-smooth
- Brand
- Clear-n-smooth
- Name / model
- 113,64 ml
- Batch number(s)
- Lot nr. 09231 exp sept 2013, Barcode: 74093900003
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Cream in plastic container, orange label with the following description: “with vitamin E and sunscreen, lightens complexion to help even-out skin tone; active ingredient hydroquinone 2 %, skin lightener.”
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 1.8 % of hydroquinone, the use of which is prohibited in cosmetics and personal hygiene products.The product does not comply with the Cosmetics directive 76/768/EEC.
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