Advanced Complex Fade Gel
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0174/15 |
| Brand | Clear Essence |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 13 February 2015 |
Risk Description
null The product contains 2% by weight of hydroquinone. Hydroquinone causes skin irritation and dermatitis. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 13/01/2015
Product Description
Fade gel for treatment of dark spots and blemishes with sunscreen, contained in a plastic tube with a screw top, net weight 2.0 oz. (57g) and packaged in pink cardboard box. Both the box and tube are marked: Clear Essence Advanced Complex Fade Gel, with alpha hydroxy acid.