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🧸 Product IE July 10, 2020

MessHead — Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray

250 ml of hair spray for protecting the hair against damage during styling.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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MessHead — Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics

Hazard: The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons.

Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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This alert was reported 2255 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? MessHead Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray is a hair product that keeps heat from damaging hair. It has preservatives called MCI and MI.

What's happening? The spray has too much MCI and MI. These can cause skin rashes in some people.

Does this affect me? If you used this spray in Ireland, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have a rash.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
MessHead
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmetics. Dermal contact with MCI and MI containing products can provoke allergic contact dermatitis to sensitised persons. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
July 10, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001422

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
MessHead — Hair Therapy Heat Protection Spray. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains a mixture of the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (MCI/MI, measured values: 0.001 % and 0.001 %, respectively), which are forbidden in leave-on cosmet...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 10, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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