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Margarita Moisturising Facial Cream with natural whey face cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJan 13, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Margarita Moisturising Facial Cream with natural whey face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Margarita Moisturising Facial Cream with natural whey face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Margarita Moisturising Facial Cream with natural whey face cream — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which is forbidden 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 taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Manufacturer

Product description

50 ml face cream, indicating to have natural whey, branded "with proteins" and as "moisturising" and "for all skin types". Product sold online.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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