Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream

Product: Pro Light Skin Lightening Beauty Cream

Hazard: The product presents a serious chemical risk as it contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate.

Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market.

Product information

Type	Cosmetics – Lightening Beauty Cream
Brand	Pro Light
Country of Origin	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Product Description	275ml plastic pot, orange lid. Containing orange coloured cream.
Product Report and Image	Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

Following analysis, the cream was found to contain 4.8% w/w hydroquinone and 98.3mg/kg (0.098%) clobetasol propionate.

Hydroquinone is not permitted in this type of product as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.

The product’s labelling proved unsatisfactory as it failed to list clobetasol propionate along with a date of expiry once opened and allergen information.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2406-0123

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 8 August 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.