SOFTSHEEN-CARSON Dark and Lovely — Dark and Lovely, olive oil - oil moisturiser
Leave-in hair moisturizer, 250 ml. Product sold online.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hazard
- The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetic products. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons.
- Origin
- South Africa
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Stop of sales
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What is this? This is a skin moisturiser sold in Sweden. It contains a chemical called methylisothiazolinone (MI) that is not allowed in leave-on skin products.
What's happening? The product has too much MI. This can cause bad skin rashes in people who are allergic to it.
Does this affect me? If you have used this moisturiser and your skin is red, itchy, or swollen, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help with the 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: The product contains methylisothiazolinone (MI), which is forbidden in leave-on cosmetic products. MI is a strong sensitiser and can provoke allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised persons. · Origin: South Africa
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