Skin-lightening lotion (Mama Africa Cosmetics) · Mama Africa
According to the list of ingredients the product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI and MI), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact…
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- Date
- 2022-03-25
- Country
- Sweden
- Brand
- Mama Africa Cosmetics
- Product
- Skin-lightening lotion
- Classification
- chemical
- Category
- Cosmetics & chemicals
- Source
- EU Safety Gate
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