2012

Several varieties of antiseptic soaps and skin lotions making claims to not only clean the skin, but remove wrinkles and freckles and lighten the skin’s complexion, as well, may be cosmetic products illegally imported into the United States, according to a consumer warning issued by the Food and Drug Administration. These products may contain high… read more

The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about the dangers of mercury in common household products. Specifically, their warning targets antiseptic soaps and skin lotions that purport to get rid of wrinkles and freckles while cleaning the skin.  The FDA has said that many such products contain mercury and are a public danger.  Although… read more

A Mexican beauty cream has been recalled by Chihuahua State Health Risks Commission after several poisoning cases were documented, according to recent news sources. Texas Department of Health Services officials reported 44 mercury poisoning cases in relation to the beauty cream. The cream, called Crema Aguamary, can cause personality changes, nervousness, irritability, tremors, elevated blood… read more

A skin-lightening cream from Mexico contained 8% mercury, compared to the FDA limit of 1 part per million, according to a recent news article. The FDA allows for 1 part per million when it comes to mercury, and 8% is much higher than that. The cream is called Aguamary and is used to lighten the… read more