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Extreme White Cream skin lightening cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalJul 14, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Extreme White Cream skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Extreme White Cream skin lightening cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Extreme White Cream skin lightening 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 clobetasol propionate (0.05 % by weight), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. This corticosteroid should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Importer (28/06/2023)

Product description

Skin lightening product, cream in a tube

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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