NAFDAC warns Nigerians against use of cosmetic product

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned against the use of cosmetic products containing 70 percent of YW Cosmetics Glycolic Acid.

The warning is contained in a public alert with No. 032/2022, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Professor Moji Adeyeye, ìn Abuja.

Adeyeye stated that the agency was equally informed of the product by the German Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).

According to her, 70 percent of glycolic acid is a strong acidic alpha hydroxyl-acid (AHA) and is popularly used in skin care.

She said that the product was manufactured from sugar cane, and “is the smallest AHA and the most effective at getting into the skin”.

“’ It is a substance that chemically exfoliates the skin by dissolving dead skin cells and oils.

“Products containing AHAs are marketed for a variety of purposes, such as smoothing fine lines and surface wrinkles, improving skin texture and tone, unblocking and cleansing pores, and improving skin condition in general.

“Alpha hydroxy acids can also cause mild skin irritation, redness, swelling, itching, and skin discolouration.

“Facial peels left on the skin for periods longer than recommended can cause severe burns to the skin.

“The product comes in a 50ml bottle and is traded online without a batch and lot identification number,” Adeyeye said.

According to her, NAFDAC implores consumers to exercise caution in the use of Y cosmetics to avoid dangerous reactions on the skin.

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