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According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is classified as toxic for reproduction. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains 2-(4-tert-butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is classified as toxic for reproduction. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The product is microbiologically contaminated with the mesophilic bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa (measured value: 110 cfu/g). If used on damaged skin, or if it comes into contact with the eyes, the product may cause infection or irritation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The skin cream contains hydroquinone (2 % by weight ).
Official alert →The product contains mercury (measured value: 1.03% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may damage the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains the fragrances linalool and limonene (measured values above 100 mg/kg and 10 mg/kg respectively) which can cause allergic reactions. Since these substances are not indicated in the list of ingredients, consumers are not aware of their presence, and may suffer allergic reactions or skin sensitisation.
Official alert →Due to the characteristic appearance, form, colour and size, this product may be mistaken for foodstuff. Small parts can easily detach from it, in particular if the product is bitten. A small child may them put it in the mouth and choke on them. Additionally, due to the product's composing ingredients, the small parts ending in the digestive tube can damage the health of the child.
Official alert →The product contains mercury (measured value: 0.22 mg/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains mercury (measured value: 44 g/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →The product contains mercury (measured value: 12.2 g/kg). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains mercury. Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →The product contains p-phenylenediamine (PPD). PPD is an extreme skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (HICC), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. HICC is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →The product contains Butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA) which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, which is forbidden in cosmetics since it is a skin sensitiser and can trigger allergic reactions or contact dermatitis.
Official alert →According to the list of ingredients, the product contains butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA), which use is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
