Carotone – Skin lightening cream
Name: NATURAL GLOW CLARIFYNG CREAM
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-14
Product Category: Cosmetics
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured value: 3.7% and 0.01%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction and might cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be applied if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 10/09/2024
Description: Skin lightening cream, 300ml.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: Ghana
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
