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Skin lightening cream (Sandal) · Whitening Beauty Cream

The product contains mercury (measured value: 1,49% by weight). Mercury accumulates in the body and can damage the kidneys, brain and nervous system. Additionally, it may affect reproduction and the unborn child. The…

Read the official notice → Skin lightening cream
Date
2026-02-06
Country
EU
Brand
Sandal
Product
Skin lightening cream
Classification
chemical
Category
Cosmetics & chemicals
Source
EU Safety Gate

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