BANGKOK (ANN): Thai Deputy Minister of Public Health Satit Pitutacha has warned consumers about Facebook posts touting facial creams that use chemicals such as mercury and hydroquinone to allegedly reduce blemishes and dark spots.
“A growing trend in self-care and beauty for both men and women as well as in cosmetics distributed through offline and online channels tout the illegal use of mercury and hydroquinone, both of which are dangerous, ” he said.
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