Jun 09 2010
Mercury Found in Mascara and Eye Drops
According to the Environmental Working Group’s Cosmetic Safety Database, an independent guide dedicated to researching and sharing the contents of personal care products and their effects on the body, mercury has been found in the following products related to your eyes: Paula Dorf Cake Mascara for Eyes, Raven and Similasan Healthy Relief Eye Drops, 1 for Dry and Red Eyes.
Mercury is known to damage brain function and cause other health problems even when present at low levels. Beware of any cosmetics or personal products that list the mercury preservative “thimerosal.”
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