Shoppers warned of three skin care products all posing a 'serious chemical risk'
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Two of the products were said to potentially cause "skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system"
Three cosmetic products have been withdrawn from the market after it was deemed they all had "serious chemical risks."
Makari De Suisse, based in Paris, France, had three of its products recalled for failing to meet the requirements of the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013. The products were available for Britons to buy online.
Makari De Suisse Active Intense Tone Boosting Cream
Type: Cosmetics Tone Boosting Cream
Brand: Makari De Suisse
Product Name: Makari De Suisse Active Intense Tone Boosting Cream
Tube Number: 1304
Product Description: The product is contained in a 50g burgundy tube with matching cardboard outer packaging
The three Makari products recalled for serious chemical risks
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Makari De Suisse Active Intense Unify & Illuminate Argan & Carrot Oil Tone Boosting Cream
Type: Cosmetics – Tone Boosting Cream
Brand: Makari De Suisse
Product Name: Makari de Suisse, Active Intense Unify & Illuminate Argan & Carrot Oil Tone Boosting Cream
Tube Number: 1277
Product Description: The product is contained within an orange tube with gold detailing, matching cardboard packaging
Makari De Suisse Glow Revitalizing Body Lotion
Type: Cosmetics – Body lotion
Brand: Makari De Suisse
Product Name: Naturalle, Multi-Action Extrême, Glow Revitalizing, Body Lotion SPF 15, With Argan Oil & Sweet Almond Oil
Batch Number: 1204
Product Description: White plastic bottle with light green details
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The products were taken off the market by the Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS).
Makari De Suisse Active Intense Tone Boosting Cream was removed by the OPSS for having 272mg/kg clobetasol propionate. The OPPS said: "Clobetasol propionate is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system."
Clobetasol propionate was also discovered in the Makari de Suisse, Active Intense Unify & Illuminate Argan & Carrot Oil Tone Boosting Cream, but in a larger quantity containing 284mg/kg.
It was removed for the same reasons of potentially causing skin irritation and damage to the endocrine system.
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The products were withdrawn from the market as a result of the risks they brought
GETTYThe Makari De Suisse Glow Revitalizing Body Lotion was withdrawn from the market due to the product containing 3.1% w/w hydroquinone, which is banned from use in cosmetics.
The OPSS wrote: "Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product does not meet the requirements."
The removal of these products was notified by the Local Authority Trading Standards.
It is very important for Britons to remain vigilant on the latest product recalls for their safety. Shoppers were recently warned of an iron posing a risk of burns.