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Why is mercury in some cosmetics?
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Color: Many metals are added to cosmetics to produce the pigment (color) of the product. It is a very small amount but if you are a minimalist in terms of exposures, you may want to rethink the use of these products. Explore alternatives online for metal-free cosmetics.
Answered 6/23/2014
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