InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: Uniparco Cosmetique – Dark spot corrector

Uniparco Cosmetique – Dark spot corrector

Name: Lightup Dark Spots Correcting Beauty Lotion

Category: 10

Date: 2025-03-14

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate (measured values: 5.2% and 0.01%, respectively), which are prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. 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: Body lotion, 400 ml.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: Senegal

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Uniparco Cosmetique - Dark spot corrector

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