EU Safety Gate Alert
Recall Summary A 250 ml body lotion sold by Skin Nourish in Northern Ireland contains two banned ingredients: hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate. These substances are not permitted in leave-on cosmetics because hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, while clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid that should only be used under medical prescription and may cause skin irritation and endocrine problems. The product violates EU cosmetic safety regulations.
- Recalling firm
- Skin Nourish
- Product
- Body lotion, advertised as nourishing, 250 ml.
- Reason
- The product contains hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate, which are prohibited in leave-on cosmetics. Hydroquinone can cause skin irritation and dermatitis, while the corticosteroid clobetasol propionate should be applied only if medically prescribed. Exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may lead to endocrine problems.. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-03-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d1a3ede8-a6b9-4bb4-8f61-58e876db43bf