FDA: Skin-Lightening Creams Pose Mercury Threat

Some skin-lightening cosmetics contain dangerous amounts of mercury, the FDA warned consumers. Though illegal to sell in the U.S., the foreign-made products are popular in communities where fair skin is considered a mark of beauty. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/03/09/148227012/fda-skin-lightening-creams-pose-mercury-threat?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Mar 09 2012, 06:59 AM by Shots - Health Blog