BPOM Bans Cosmetic Products: Allergies & Cancer Concerns
BPOM Recalls 34 Cosmetic Products for Hazardous Ingredients
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Jakarta, Indonesia – The Indonesian Food adn Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has issued a meaningful recall for 34 cosmetic products found to contain hazardous and/or prohibited ingredients. This action underscores BPOM’s commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring the safety of cosmetic products available to consumers.
Perilous Ingredients Found in Recalled Cosmetics
The recalled products where found to contain a range of harmful substances, including mercury, retinoic acid, hydroquinone, lead, Methanyl yellow dye, and steroids. These ingredients, even in small amounts, can pose serious health risks to users.
Understanding the Health Risks
The health risks associated with these hazardous ingredients vary widely, from mild skin irritations to severe, long-term health consequences.
Mercury: Known to cause skin discoloration in the form of dark spots, allergic reactions, skin irritation, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, and even kidney damage.
Retinoic Acid: Can lead to dry skin, burning sensations, and, critically, can cause changes in the shape or function of fetal organs in pregnant women. Hydroquinone: In cosmetic use, it can result in hyperpigmentation, a condition known as exogenous ochronosis, and discoloration of the cornea and nails.
lead: Exposure to lead in cosmetics may impair the functions of vital organs and body systems. Methanyl Yellow Dye: this prohibited dye is a known carcinogen and can cause significant damage to the liver, nervous system, and brain.
Steroids: While not detailed in the provided text, the inclusion of steroids in cosmetic products without medical supervision can lead to a host of adverse effects, including skin thinning, acne, and hormonal imbalances.
List of Recalled Cosmetic Products
BPOM has identified and recalled the following 34 cosmetic products due to their hazardous or prohibited ingredient content:
- AENI BEAUTIFUL SECRET Facial Wash
- ASTRID GLOW’S Body Serum Booster
- BOGOTA DIAMONDGLOW Night Cream
- CHARISMALUX Acne Treatment
- CHARISMALUX Extra whitening
- EMGLOW Night Cream X2T Acne
- GWS BY AGT Gold Jelly luxury HG
- HRA COSMETIC Facial Wash
- HRA COSMETIC toner
- KHOJATI DELUX SURMA
- LIEBIESKIN Luminous Glow Night Cream
- MILA GLOW Night Cream
- MUFIA Brightening Night Cream
- N/S BY NHUNU SHOP Body Lotion Booster
- NAYURA BEAUTY toner
- NCGLOW Day Cream
- NCGLOW Facial Wash
- NCGLOW night Cream Premium
- NEW WSP Day Cream
- NU GLOWING SKINCARE Exclusive Brightening Night Cream
- RAJNI GOLD DIAMOND Cherry Red Henna Cone
- RAJNI GOLD DIAMOND Nail Henna Red
- RAJNI GOLD DIAMOND Red Henna cone
- SARASKIN COSMETIC night Cream Retinol Booster
- SH BEAUTY Night Cream
- SHIMMER AND SHINE BY BYLA BEAUTY Brightening night Cream
- SSC GLOW SAKINAH SKINCARE Glow Booster night Cream
- SW GLOW’S Handbody
- SYS GLOW SLIM YOUR & SQUEEN GLOW Night Cream
- WBS COSMETICS Body Lotion Booster Brightening
- WBYUTIE SKINCARE Facial Wash
- WBYUTIE SKINCARE Luxury Sunscreen UV Protect
- WBYUTIE SKINCARE Night Cream Glow
- MC
Consumers are strongly advised to check their cosmetic products and avoid using any items on this list. BPOM encourages consumers to report any suspicious cosmetic products to their nearest office or through the BPOM contact center.
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