Mercury in Your Makeup: Why India Is Finally Cracking Down on Toxic Cosmetics
Mercury, particularly in its inorganic and organic forms, is sometimes found in cosmetics, notably skin-lightening creams and as a preservative in eye area products. Its use in skin-lightening products is primarily to inhibit melanin production, leading to a lighter skin tone. But many countries and international treaties (i.e., the Minamata Convention) have prohibited or limited […]
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