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Shivanya Beauty Cream

Toxicity: High

Source: Beautywell

Manufacturer:

Shivanya

Type:

Cream

Locations:

Ingredient Toxicity Levels

USA Lab – 8/26/22
Mercury: 7700
Lead: <0.75

Kenya Lab – 12/24/21
Mercury: 749
Lead: Not detected

Kenya Lab – 01/19/21
Mercury: 6123.5

Kenya Lab – 12/18/2020
Hydroquinone: 2.83

Description

This product is called Shivanya and is manufactured by Shivanya. This product is a skin-lightening cream and was bought by Beautywell in the United States, Pakistan, Kenya and Somalia.

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 safety and preservation of health.

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