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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC March 6, 2026

Skin Nourish — Body lotion

Body lotion, advertised as nourishing, 250 ml.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Skin Nourish — Body lotion
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Cosmetics
Hazard
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.
Origin
Nigeria

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Importer) Import rejected at border
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 82 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.
📈 Timeline
10 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? Skin Nourish body lotion is a skin cream. It has two strong medicines in it that should not be in lotion.

What's happening? The lotion has hydroquinone and clobetasol propionate. These can harm your skin and health.

Does this affect me? Anyone who used this lotion may be at risk. It was sold in the United Kingdom.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any skin problems.

🤖 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)
Skin Nourish
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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. · Origin: Nigeria

First published
March 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10097840

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Skin Nourish — Body lotion. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: 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 propionat...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC.
▸ 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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