Health Ministry cautions public over use of seven beauty products containing mercury

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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Health Ministry has cautioned the public against buying and using seven beauty products, which have been found to contain mercury.

"Mercury absorbs through the skin and causes damage to the kidney and nervous system. It can also affect the brain development of young children, as well as unborn babies.

The seven products 3rd Series Yanko Fade Out Cream Day Cream, 5th series Yanko Fade Out Cream Day Cream, 7th Series Yanko Whitening Cream Day, Fjura Face Polish Treatment, Dnars Golden Cream, Glow Glowing N Glowing and Apple Diamond Day LooseDr Noor Hisham said those who had been using the products and experiencing adverse events were advised to seek further advice from healthcare professionals.

 

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