According to the BBC, Ivory Coast has banned skin-whitening creams, because of fears they cause lasting damage to health.The health ministry said in a statement Wednesday.
“Cosmetic lightening and hygiene creams that depigment the skin are now forbidden.
“Cosmetic lightening and hygiene creams that depigment the skin are now forbidden.
The ban affects whitening creams and lotions containing mercury and its derivatives, cortisone, vitamin A or more than two percent hydroquinine, a lightening agent that is used to develop photographs.
I think we need something like that here in Nigeria, what do you think?
I think we need something like that here in Nigeria, what do you think?
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