InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Pretty White! – Skin lightening oil

Pretty White! – Skin lightening oil

Name: Lightening Oil Care

Category: 10

Date: 2025-09-19

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.038 % by weight), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. This corticosteroid should be applied only 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: 30/07/2025Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 30/07/2025

Description: Skin lightening oil, 60ml.

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: Ivory Coast

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Pretty White! - Skin lightening oil

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