Don’t Whitewash Truth: Mercury-rich Fairness Creams Are a Big Health Hazard

Don’t whitewash truth: Mercury-rich fairness creams are a big health hazard — here's what that means and what to expect next.

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Additional context on the story: Nimhans warns unregulated fairness creams in India contain mercury up to 11,500x legal limit, risking brain and kidney damage; urges tighter regulation. BENGALURU: With fairness creams easily available over the counter and also from online stores, some product

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