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MERCURY THAT IS
CONTAINED IN COSMETIC
FOR SKIN
Mercury is a chemical that is very popular used in
whitening products because of its ability to inhibit the
formation of melanin, making the skin look brighter in a
short time.
If applied and absorbed by the skin, it enters into the bloodstream. Side
effects were experienced and could be arrested immediately is flushed
skin discoloration, dark spots, irritation, and even permanent damage
to the composition of the skin, nerves, brain, kidneys and impaired
fetal development. Long-term effects of mercury is damage to the
kidneys and cause cancer.
Dr, Retno I. Tranggono, SpKK mention, cream that is
containing mercury, at first it was a potent and make the
skin look white and healthy. But over time, the skin may
darken and cause severe acne. In addition, the use of
mercury in the long term can cause skin cancer, breast
cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, and other cancers.
In Indonesia, the use of mercury in these products
has been prohibited by Regulation of the Minister
of Health No. 1175 / Menkes / Per / VIII / 2010
of 2010 on Cosmetics Production Permit.
Then, Clarified in Rule Head of Food and Drug
Supervisory Agency (BPOM) No.
HK.03.1.23.08.11.07517 Year 2011 on Technical
Requirements for Cosmetic Ingredients.
Characteristic features cosmetics containing mercury :
When rubbed on the skin of the arm feels hot and itchy.
Pores appear smaller and delicate, this is actually due to our face outermost
layer of skin has a thin and eroded by metallic mercury
When you have polluted Mercury will be discontinued and the use of small
pimples arise with itching. then there will be black spots under the skin of
some or evenly on face
The white color on the skin will eventually turn into gray and black next
To be continued can cause skin cancer, tissue damage and lead to death.
Can inhibit the growth, causing disability and death in the FETUS.
The impact of mercury on the skin
Make the pale skin and spotting
Check the labels of skin lightening products, anti-aging, or other skin products that you use.
Avoid using products with labels in a foreign language you do not understand.
If you feel exposed to products containing mercury, immediately wash your hand and parts of
Before disposing of products that contain mercury, put into a plastic bag or a place that does
not leak.
Better to choose how naturally beautiful
and safe, not instant that it can threaten
your life. Glad to share.