Mercury in Skin Lightening Creams
Having light skin and a flawless complexion has become an aspiration for many people around the world making the use of skin-lightening creams an increasingly popular cosmetic practice. According to a 2015 report by global industry analysts the market for skin-lightening creams is projected to reach US $23 billion by 2020. For several years Federal health officials have been warning consumers to be cautious in using skin lightening creams due to the fact that many of these products contain mercury.
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