Produk Kecantikan Dr Vida Di Ban Oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.
PUTRAJAYA:
Qu Gebu AP Krim, one of the best-selling products of cosmetics
millionaire Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman (pic), who is better known as Dr
Vida, has been banned by the Health Ministry on safety grounds.
In a statement
yesterday, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said
the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) is urging the
public to refrain from using several cosmetic products as they contain
scheduled poisons.
For example, the Night
Glowing, Glowing Speed Gold Day Cream, Glowing Speed Gold Night Cream,
Nour Ain Night Cream and Royal Expert Whitening Cream all contain
mercury.
Qu Gebu AP Krim, as well as Night Glow, were both found to contain hydroquinone and tretinoin.
Products containing
hydroquinone and tretinoin are pharmaceutical products that require
registration with the Drug Control Authority, and can only be used
under the advice of healthcare professionals.
Hydroquinone can cause
skin redness, discomfort, discolouration, hypersensitivity and increases
the risk of the user contracting skin cancer by inhibiting the
pigmentation process.
Preparations containing
tretinoin should only be used under medical supervision as it can cause
skin redness, discomfort, stinging, peeling and sensitivity to
sunlight.
Cosmetic products
adulterated with hydroquinone are typically marketed for skin
lightening, as well as to treat blemishes and uneven skin tone.
Dr Hisham added that
questions regarding cosmetic products can be submitted via e-mail to
kosmetik@npra.gov.my or by calling 03-7883 5400.