Brazilian Blowout · Original Smoothing Solution

The product contains a high amount of methylene glycol (measured value up to 7%). When methylene glycol is used in hair straightening products, it can release formaldehyde that has been classified as a potential human carcinogen and poses health risks. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 31 August 2018
Notifying authority: Ireland
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Distributor. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 10/08/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/1251/18

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Chemical
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Hair straightening solution in a brown 1 litre container with a pump at the top to dispense the product.