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 has an excessive concentration of thioglycolic acid (measured value: 3.1% by weight), that can irritate the skin, as well as BMHCA, which is prohibited in n 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 does not contain the appropriate instructions for use and warnings. Furthermore, the product is sold as a skin peeler but its list of ingredients mentions thioglycolic acid, which is authorised as a rinse-off substance for use on hair only. Thioglycolic acid is a skin sensitizer and may cause injuries when applied directly on the skin.
Official alert →Source: Safety Gate, European Commission. Descriptions are published by the notifying authorities in English.
