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Pourquoi le mercure contenu dans les crèmes éclaircissantes est dangereux

CNN explique comment les niveaux élevés de mercure présents dans certaines crèmes éclaircissantes pour la peau peuvent affecter la santé des personnes qui les utilisent ainsi que contaminer l'environment de leur maison. Note de l'éditeur : cette histoire fait partie de « White lies », une série de CNN As Equals qui enquête les pratiques de blanchiment de la peau dans le monde entier pour exposer les moteurs sous-jacents du colorisme, l'industrie qui en profite et le coût pour les individus et les communautés. Pour plus d'informations sur le financement de CNN As Equals consultez notre page internet de questions fréquentes.

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