Fair & White skin-lightening lotion "whitening cream" — chemical risk
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Hazard
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 3.9% hydroquinone, which can pose a threat to health if applied to a large area over a long period of time. The product does not comply with the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Product description
Tube of skin-lightening cream - 50 ml - packaged in a cardboard box.
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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