United KingdomSkin Nourish Body Lotion sold in a pink plastic bottle with a gold-coloured pump marked “New Improved Skin Nourish Body Lotion Toning Formula, 250ml” (country of origin: Nigeria) has been rejected at the border. It was found to contain 2.9% hydroquinone and 72.9 mg/kg (0.007%) clobetasol propionate; hydroquinone is a prohibited skin sensitiser that may cause allergic contact dermatitis, and clobetasol propionate is a prohibited corticosteroid that may cause skin irritation and damage the endocrine system. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Skin Nourish Body Lotion presenting a serious chemical risk.
Type: Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching/Lightening Products
Product Name: Skin Nourish Body Lotion
Country of Origin: Nigeria
Product Description: Pink plastic bottle with gold-coloured pump dispenser containing a white cream. The bottle was marked “New Improved Skin Nourish Body Lotion Toning Formula, 250ml.”
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2508-0200c
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain 2.9% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in cosmetic products as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The product also contains 72.9 mg/kg (0.007%) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (‘The Cosmetics Regulation’).
What to do
The import has been rejected at the border.
Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.
The official notice
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