Kanebo recalling its skin-whitening products across Asia

Kanebo recalled 54 skin-whitening products across Asia after complaints they caused discoloring that does not clear up even after use of the products was discontinued.

The products contain a substance called Rhododendrol, or 4HPB, a synthetic version of a natural compound that the firm developed, Kanebo said.

People who bought the Impress and Blanchir Superior series can return them through Aug. 10 in exchange for other Kanebo products.The recall covers Taiwan,the largest overseas market for the products, as well as Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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