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Light & Natural Skin Lightening Cream (Carotone) - Safety Notice

BrandCarotone
Recall date21 Mar 2024
ProductSkin lightening cream
Pack size550ml
Batch codesBarcode: 6182000105382 Other product identifier: A2-0284
ProblemChemical risk
Further information

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
​The product presents a serious chemical risk as following analysis the cream was found to contain 70.4 mg/kg clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product also contains 2.9 w/w hydroquinone which is prohibited in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
For more information see attached Safety Notice.​

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