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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Product Safety Report for Benek's Fashion Fair Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
Product Safety Report for Original Royal Milk Face Cream presenting a serious chemical risk.
A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been launched today
People who use emollient creams to treat dry and itchy skin conditions are being warned that residue can build up on fabrics, such as clothing or bedding, and cause them to catch fire more easily.
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