InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris – Skin lightening milk

Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris – Skin lightening milk

Name: Lait Éclaircissant – Energie – Lightening Milk

Category: 10

Date: 2025-10-24

Product Category: Cosmetics

Risk Type: Chemical

Danger: The product contains hydroquinone (measured value up to 6.2%), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. Moreover, according to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of salesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Description: Skin lightening product, 500 ml.

Notifying Country: Germany

Country of Origin: France

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

Pr. Francoise Bedon Paris - Skin lightening milkPr. Francoise Bedon Paris - Skin lightening milk

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