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Clairmen Lightening Program for Men safety warning over a banned ingredient
Product Safety Report for Clairmen Lightening Program for Men presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
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1 identifier listed for this notice.
Clairmen Lightening Program for Men
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 181100530117
What to do now
Clairmen Lightening Program for Men contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK.
- Stop using it now.
- Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- redness, burning, thinning or discolouration of the skin
- a rash
Get help urgently
- if you have used it for a long time, or have skin damage, speak to your GP or a pharmacist
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2411-0047). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Clairmen Lightening Program for Men presenting a serious chemical risk.
The risk
The product presents a serious chemical risk as it was found to contain hydroquinone, which is prohibited in cosmetic products. Hydroquinone is a skin sensitiser and may cause allergic contact dermatitis.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 or the Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013.
Action taken
The products have been seized and destroyed.
Advice to consumers
The products have been seized and destroyed.
Additional information
PSD number: 2411-0047
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A 500ml silver bottle containing skin lightening body lotion with navy lid and image of a male on the front.
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Questions
Why has Clairmen Lightening Program for Men been reported?
Clairmen Lightening Program for Men contains an ingredient that is banned in cosmetics in the UK. Substances such as hydroquinone, mercury and some steroids can damage the skin and, with long-term use, other organs. They are only allowed in prescription medicines, if at all.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it now. Gently wash off any product left on the skin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.