Face scrub

What is the danger

The product contains zirconium, barium and lead (measured values: 0.004 % , 0.003 % and 0.001 % by weight, respectively).

Requirements breached

Zirconium is mutagenic, can easily reach the brain and placenta, increasing the risk of cancer. Barium can be easily absorbed and have toxic effects on the body impairing muscle, kidney and heart activity, leading to arrhythmia, paralysis or gastrointestinal alterations. Lead is harmful for human health as it accumulates in the body and may damage the unborn child. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Importer

Product

Description

Facial mud exfoliator sold in a transparent plastic pot with a lid with golden printing.

Brand

Natus

Model / type

100 ml pot

Batch

The affected units were marketed between 2017 and 2018.