Luxury Limited Skincare Shea Hand Cream
Chemical Cosmetics Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00860/25 |
| Brand | R&R Skincare |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland |
| Country of Origin | Ghana |
| Published | 7 March 2025 |
Risk Description
The product has an excessive concentration of citral (measured value: up to 1,710 mg/kg). Citral causes skin irritation and may cause an allergic skin reaction.Moreover, the product contains allergenic fragrances (eugenol, geraniol, isoeugenol, limonene and linalool), which are not mentioned in the list of ingredients. These fragrances can cause allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 08/01/2025
Product Description
Hand cream, advertised as including shea butter, 70g.