PETALING JAYA: Six cosmetic products found to contain poisonous chemicals – tretinoin and hydroquinone – are to be removed from the shelves.
The six are Temulawak whitening pearl cream papaya, Ratna whitening cream papaya, Atika beauty renewal night cream, Chatique whitening night cream, NV toner treatment No 1 and NV toner treatment No 2.
In a statement Thursday, the Health Ministry’s pharmaceutical services senior director Eisah A. Rahman said the two elements were banned in cosmetic products because of the side-effects on users.
“Tretinoin can cause skin redness, discomfort, peeling and hypersensitivity to the sun.
“Hydroquinone can also cause depigmentation that will reduce the skin’s protection and thus increase the risk of skin cancer,” she said, adding that depigmentation is more dangerous for those living in tropical countries.
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