Thursday, 8 July 2021

Black masks suspected of causing allergies

Some black face masks sold on the Internet do not comply with the regulations and could present risks for users.

Should we be wary of masksblacks for the face sold on the Internet? The question arises after users have complained of irritation and itching after using three products sold on the Internet. The Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) warns about the circulation of “black mask” products sold on the Internet but not in compliance with regulations. These treatments that aim to dislodge blackheads (comedone, clumps of sebum in a pore of the skin that oxidizes; hence the black color) are popular at the moment and are particularly popular on the Internet and social networks. Problem, some care would present health risks. Users have complained of adverse reactions such as irritation, burns and allergies.

FEBEA experts investigated following reports concerning three products: “Black Mask” from the One1x brand, “Suction Black Mask” from Cidbest as well as “Purifying Peel-off Mask” from Buoceans, charcoal-based masks and glue. The conclusions are relentless: “neither the manufacturers nor the distributors respect their obligations and […] this can have serious consequences on the health of consumers “, specifies the FEBEA on its site.

How to choose your black mask

The Federation issues recommendations to users to recognize authorized products:

– check that the information on the packaging is in French

-the labeling must include: the list of ingredients, the batch number, the name and address of the responsible person (usually a company)

Another useful tip for treating blackheads without damaging their skin is to use reference brands for cosmetic care. purifying. Organic or not, the choice is yours, as long as tolerance and efficacy have been scientifically confirmed.