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Arval Activap face cream — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalNov 22, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Arval Activap face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Arval Activap face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Arval Activap face cream — chemical risk
Photo from the official notice: Arval Activap 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, 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), substances which are prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation, while HICC may cause an allergic skin reaction. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Distributor (10/07/2023)

Product description

Face 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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