10.22.13
Kanebo reports that there has been over 15,000 complaints filed against the company in Japan.
Users of its skin whitening products that contain Rhododenol,” the synthetic form of 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanol, as an active brightening ingredient, are complaining of skin discoloration in the form of blotches.
The company has recalled its whitening products in domestic and overseas markets - and has also made a formal apology.
Because of the controversy, Kanebo’s parent company Kao lost around 6 percent of its market value - but plans to integrate its research and production divisions, to strengthen its cosmetics business operations.
Users of its skin whitening products that contain Rhododenol,” the synthetic form of 4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-butanol, as an active brightening ingredient, are complaining of skin discoloration in the form of blotches.
The company has recalled its whitening products in domestic and overseas markets - and has also made a formal apology.
Because of the controversy, Kanebo’s parent company Kao lost around 6 percent of its market value - but plans to integrate its research and production divisions, to strengthen its cosmetics business operations.
