FDA warns public about banned beauty ingredients

Two cosmetic products were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after it was discovered that they contained banned ingredients that could be harmful to consumers.

Affected batches of Beauty White Facial Toner (Batch/Lot No. YGRT 260203) and Beauty Love Skin Essentials Rejuvenating Facial Toner (Batch/Lot No. BLT260301), manufactured by You Glow Babe Skin Care Product Trading OPC and KCN Enterprises, respectively, were recalled by the FDA through FDA Advisories No. 2026-0856 and No. 2026, dated July 30, 2026.

According to the FDA, the cosmetic products contained the banned ingredients Tretinoin and Hydroquinone after laboratory testing as part of the agency's post-marketing surveillance (PMS) activities.

“Due to significant health and safety concerns, Tretinoin and Hydroquinone are prohibited for use in cosmetic products, as listed under Annex II, Reference Nos. 375 and 1339 of the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (ACD)," the FDA said.

The FDA stated that potential side effects include skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, hypersensitivity or allergic reactions, increased sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, exogenous ochronosis, reproductive and developmental toxicity, and potential carcinogenic and genotoxic effects.

“All concerned establishments are hereby warned not to distribute the affected batch of this cosmetic product containing the banned ingredients Tretinoin and Hydroquinone, and the public is also advised not to purchase any stocks from the affected batch,” the FDA shared.

The FDA also directed all of its regional field offices and regulatory enforcement units, as well as local government units and law enforcement agencies, to ensure that the affected stocks are no longer available in the market within their respective jurisdictions or areas.

The agency also advised consumers who may have purchased affected batches of the products containing the banned ingredients or who wish to report any adverse reactions to contact the respective manufacturers at kcnenterprises2@gmail.com and hr.ygbmainofficial@gmail.com.

The FDA encouraged the public to visit the agency's website and navigate to the eSumbong section to report any sale, distribution, complaint, or adverse event involving the use of violative cosmetic products.