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Skin lightening cream · White Secret Lightening body cream

The product contains hydroquinone (measured value: 4.07% by weight) which is forbidden in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone can cause allergic contact dermatitis and serious eye damage. The product does not comply with…

Read the official notice → Skin lightening cream
Date
2024-01-05
Country
Austria
Product
Skin lightening cream
Classification
chemical
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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