Gefährliche Kosmetik – Rückrufe in der EU

According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains formaldehyde (measured value up to 5.8%). Formaldehyde is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions and may cause cancer. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product has an excessive concentration of hydrogen peroxide as a bleaching substance (measured value: 7.32 %). Hydrogen peroxide is harmful if swallowed and it can also cause irritation and ulcers when in contact with skin or mucous membranes. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains dibutyl phthalate (DBP) (measured value up to 0.00083 % by weight). This phthalate may harm the health, causing possible damage to the reproductive system or the unborn child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product has an excessive concentration of the UV filters, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and Padimate-O (measured values: 12.8 % and 11.4 %, respectively). Moreover, the product includes inappropriate claims, such as "one application per day" and the labelling lacks warnings for sunscreen products. Therefore, the user can have serious sunburn. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product has an excessive concentration of arsenic in some of the shade powder colours (measured value: 0.94 mg/kg in ‘Crème’, 1.2 mg/kg in ‘Sorbet’, and 0.57 mg/kg in ‘Peach’. Arsenic may cause cancer, may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains benzophenone (measured value: 565 mg/kg), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Benzophenone may cause cancer, damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure and is harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains lead (measured value: 0.06 %). Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and hydroquinone methylether (mequinol), which are prohibited in nail products for consumer use. HEMA causes serious eye irritation, skin irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. Mequinol is harmful if swallowed, causes serious eye irritation and may cause allergic skin reaction. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains mercury (measured value: 1.7 % by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. Moreover, the product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.15 % by weight), which is prohibited 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. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, can cause cancer and causes serious eye damage. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product is microbiologically contaminated with yeast and aerobic mesophilic microorganisms (measured value up to 4700 CFU/ml). If used on damaged skin or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains the active substance cloprostenol isopropyl ester (measured value: 0.000046 %), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Cloprostenol isopropyl ester is a prostaglandin analogue, which could cause eye and ophthalmic defects in the user and should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 5% by weight), which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains clobetasol propionate (measured value: 0.038 % by weight), which is prohibited 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. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product is contaminated with the bacteria Pluralibacter gergoviae, which may potentially cause illness in some consumers, particularly those with a weakened immune system. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is prohibited in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains mercury (measured value: 0.9% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains mercury (measured value: 1% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains mercury (measured value: 1% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))

The product contains the active substance bimatoprost (measured value up to 0.055%), which should be used under supervision of an ophthalmologist. Use of the product could result in ocular and ophthalmic side effects, and it should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may affect the child. (Beschreibung aus dem EU-System Safety Gate (Englisch))