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Mama Africa Cosmetics Mama Africa skin-lightening lotion — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalMar 25, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Mama Africa Cosmetics Mama Africa skin-lightening lotion — chemical risk

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Hazard

According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Retailer (16/09/2021)

Product description

Skin lightening cream

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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