Table 2 Levels of mercury and hydroquinone concentrations in cosmetic soaps
Product name | Acronym for product | Mercury (µg/G) | Hydroquinone (%) | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carotone soap | CTS | 0.148 ± 0.085 | 0.02 ± 0.01 | Cote d’Voire |
Black Velvet soap | BVS | 0.003 ± 0.000 | ND | Italy |
Classic White soap | CWS | 0.204 ± 0.065 | 0.05 ± 0.03 | Indonesia |
Pharmapur (soap) | PPS | 0.027 ± 0.015 | ND | Turkey |
Be White Whiteniser soap | BWS | 0.214 ± 0.059 | ND | UK |
Crusader® medicated soap | CMS | 0.337 ± 0.073 | ND | UK |
Skin success complexion toning soap | SCTS | 0.017 ± 0.009 | ND | UK |
Tura soap | TS | 0.272 ± 0.089 | ND | Nigeria |