FDA Warns to Not Use Skin Products with Mercury

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns against using skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, and lotions that contain mercury. Mercury may be in products marketed as “anti-aging” or “skin lightening” and acne treatments targeting Latino, Asian, African, or Middle Eastern communities. Mercury is often listed on labels as “mercurous chloride,” “calomel,” “mercuric,” “mercurio,” or “mercury.” Click here to read more.