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Epidemiological Alert, Mercury in Skin Lightening Products (1 June 2012)

Alerta Epidemiológica, Mercurio en productos blanqueadores de la piel (1 junio 2012)

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2012-06-01
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Pan American Health Organization
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Abstract
Mercury is a common ingredient found in skin lightening soaps and creams. It is also found in other cosmetics, such as eye makeup cleansing products and mascara. Skin lightening soaps and creams are commonly used in certain African and Asian nations.They are also used among dark-skinned populations in Europe and North America. Mercury salts inhibit the formation of melanin, resulting in a lighter skin tone.
 
El mercurio es un ingrediente común que se encuentra en jabones y cremas para aclarar la piel. También se encuentra en otros cosméticos, tales como máscara para ojos y productos de limpieza del maquillaje de ojos. Las cremas y jabones para aclarar la piel se utilizan comúnmente en países de África y Asia. También son de uso frecuente en poblaciones de Europa y Norte America. Las sales de mercurio inhiben la formación de melanina, lo que aclara la piel.
 
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Epidemiological Updates/Actualizaciones Epidemiologicas;June, 2012
Subject
Mercury; Mercurio; International Health Regulations; Emergencies; Reglamento Sanitario Internacional
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https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/50752
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