2025.12.24 Safety Report: Even Tone Body Lotion

24 December 2025

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Even Tone Body Lotion

Type
Cosmetics, personal care and grooming - Bleaching / Lightening Products

Product Name
Even Tone Body Lotion

Country of origin
Nigeria

Product description
Plastic bottle with pump dispenser containing white cream - 250 ml. An ingredients list was not present.

Hazard
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it has been found to contain 3.2% w/w hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is prohibited in cosmetic products as it is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis. The product also contains 78.1 mg/kg (0.008% w/w) clobetasol propionate. Clobetasol propionate is a Glucocorticoid (Corticosteroid) which is prohibited in cosmetic products as exposure to it could cause skin irritation and may damage the endocrine system.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 ('The Cosmetics Regulation').

Corrective action
The import has been rejected at the border.

Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately, and contact the distributor purchased from to request redress.

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