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Monobenzone Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 % skin lightening cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJun 9, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Monobenzone Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 % skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Monobenzone Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 % skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Monobenzone Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 % skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Monobenzone Monobenzone cream U.S.P. 20 % skin lightening cream — chemical risk

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

Hazard

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 1.54 % by weight). Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis. Additionally, the product contains salicylic acid (measured value: 3.07 % by weight). Salicylic acid causes serious eye damage and may cause chemical burns when applied on the skin. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace — Other

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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