Dermovate Cream (25 grams)

Toxicity: Low

Source: Beautywell

Manufacturer:

GSK

Type:

Cream

Locations:

Kenya

Ingredient Toxicity Levels

USA Lab – 10/10/23
Mercury: <0.43
Lead: <0.65

Kenya Lab – 01/12/21
Mercury: Not detected

Kenya Lab- 12/18/20
Hydroquinone: Not Detected

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Description

This product is called Dermovate Cream (25 grams) and is manufactured by GSK. This product is a skin-lightening cream and was bought by Beautywell in Kenya.

Skin-lightening products are products used to achieve lighter skin tones. This practice is prevalent in communities of color around the world. These skin-lightening products contain toxic ingredients such as hydroquinone, lead, steroids, or mercury. These ingredients can have long-term effects such as skin thinning, discoloration, organ failure, and other severe health complications. These risks are present even in low quantities of these products. It is important to prioritize health and embrace your natural skin tone.

This particular product falls within the category of skin-lightening products and should not be used in any quantity to ensure the safety and preservation of health.

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