KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Health Ministry has cautioned the public against buying and using seven beauty products, which have been found to contain mercury.
"Mercury absorbs through the skin and causes damage to the kidney and nervous system. It can also affect the brain development of young children, as well as unborn babies.
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