SLPs

1. Which harmful chemical is often found in skin-lightening creams?

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

• Mercury

• Iron

What is the WHO safe limit for mercury content in cosmetic products?

• 10 ppm

• 1 ppm

• 50 ppm

• 100 ppm

What can mercury in skin-lightening products do to your body?

• Make you stronger

• Increase hair growth

• Improve eyesight

• Damage your kidneys, skin, and nerves

Which international agreement was created to reduce harmful mercury use worldwide?

• Minamata Convention

• Montreal Protocol

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

Other than Mercury, which harmful ingredients are used in skin-lightening products?

• itamin C and Aloe Vera

• Collagen and Retinol

• Steroids and Hydroquinone

• Zinc oxide and Titanium dioxide

Can mercury cross the placenta from mother to baby during pregnancy?

• No, mercury cannot cross

• Only in the second trimester

• Only in the last trimester

• Yes, mercury can cross the placenta

What harmful effects can occur due to long-term use of steroids and hydroquinone in skin-lightening products?

• Permanent skin damage and fungal infections

• Temporary glow of skin

• Reversible skin irritation

• Skin dryness only

Why do people commonly use skin-lightening products despite risks?

• For medical treatment of skin cancer

• Due to social and cultural preference for lighter skin

   

• improve Vitamin D production

• To protect against sunburns

What is the main reason mercury is added to some skin-lightening products?

• To make skin smell better

• To reduce wrinkles

• To protect from UV rays

• To make skin appear lighter by blocking melanin

   

How can mercury in skin-lightening creams enter your body?

• Only by eating the cream

• Only through breathing

• Through the skin during daily use

• It cannot enter the body