News Update: Illegal Cosmetics Products Sold Online

Dear readers from everywhere, I have come across this article which I believe sharing it would benefit the rest of us who are interested in cosmetics as well as beauty items.

Excerpts of the article:

SINGAPORE — The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has issued an alert to members of the public regarding three types of Tabita cosmetic products which were tested and found to contain potent undeclared ingredients, namely hydroquinone, tretinoin, salicyclic acid and mercury. The affected products are Tabita Skincare Smooth Lotion, Tabita Skincare Daily Cream and Tabita Skincare Nightly Cream.

The HSA has also warned that hydroquinone and tretinoin are potent ingredients used in western prescription medicines to treat skin conditions, and are prohibited in skincare cosmetic products under the Health Products Act. It added that the sale and distribution of the Tabita products here is illegal, and advised consumers to exercise discretion in their purchase of cosmetic products. 

Link to original article: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/illegal-cosmetics-products-sold-online-hsa-issues-alert