InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: R&R Skincare – Hand cream
Name: Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Hand Cream
Category: 10
Date: 2025-03-07
Product Category: Cosmetics
Risk Type: Chemical
Danger: The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: up to 1,710 mg/kg). Citral causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.Moreover, the product contains allergenic fragrances (eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. 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): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 08/01/2025
Description: Hand cream, advertised as including shea butter, 70g.
Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Country of Origin: Ghana
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
