Cosmetics reported through Safety Gate, the EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products – mostly because they contain prohibited or restricted substances.
5,563 alerts since 2015
The product contains salicylic acid above the concentration considered safe (measured value up to 13% by weight). It also contains resorcinol that acts as an irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. Salicylic acid applied on the skin may cause chemical burns.
Official alert →The amount of the hair dye precursor p-phenylenediamine (PPD) is too high (measured value: 7.9% by weight) in relation to the coupler substances resorcinol and sodium perborate.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
