India is a country obsessed with fairness. The desire for white skin is embedded in its very culture, and presents itself in Bollywood, advertisements, family advice, the Internet, and every other form of expression available.
Before you apply creams and soaps that promise to make you 'fair and lovely' or don your favourite brand of eye makeup and mascara, think again.
According to a recent report by WHO, these could contain deadly mercury.
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