Light Therapy Acne Mask recalled in case of eye injury

American beauty brand Neutrogena has recalled its Light Therapy Acne Mask and Activator due to a ‘theoretical risk of eye injury’.

The brand’s decision was made ‘out of an abundance of caution’ and as a result, the products are no longer available at wholesalers or retail stores across the world or online.

Neutrogena released a statement about this decision, which said: ‘The Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask is safe for use by the general population when used once per day as directed. Reports of visual effects associated with the use of the Neutrogena Light Therapy Acne Mask are rare, generally mild and transient. For a small subset of the population with certain underlying eye conditions, as well as for users taking medications which could enhance ocular photosensitivity, there is a theoretical risk of eye injury.’