Mercury compounds in skincare
Mercury is prohibited or tightly restricted in cosmetics, with narrow preservative exceptions.
What to do about it
Avoid OTC products listing mercury-related terms, especially skin-lightening products.
Why it's flagged
- Regulatory restriction
- Contamination concern
How common is it?
Not found on any of the 4,195 product labels in Skinvio's catalogue — it is uncommon in, or not permitted in, ordinary cosmetic products.
Counted by matching label text, so it reflects how often the name is printed on a label rather than a verified chemical analysis.
Also written as
mercury · mercurous chloride · calomel · mercurio
Labels rarely agree on naming. Skinvio matches all of these to the same ingredient.
Where this comes from
FDA prohibited/restricted cosmetic ingredient guidance and skin-lightening product warnings.
This is cosmetic guidance, not medical advice
Skinvio does not diagnose, treat, or cure any skin condition. Ingredient scores describe general formulation patterns, not how your skin will respond. Always patch test, and speak to a licensed clinician about reactions, persistent irritation, or any changing spot or growth.
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