Quantitative Estimation of the Hydroquinone, Mercury and Total Plate Count in Skin-Lightening Creams

Generally white color of the skin is regarded as a feature superiority and prettiness around world. Both males females in Pakistan apply skin-lightening creams (SLC) but they do not know about side-effects their constituents. Skin-lightening products include SLC related ointments. The are made by mixing fates water standard procedure. Here, 20 specimens were obtained subjected to mercury, hydroquinone total plate count (TPC). was determined using HPLC, mercury level assessed ICP OES finally TPC computing utilizing nutrient media (Agar). ranged from 0 7.14 ± 0.18% with median value 0.33%. In 25% studied samples, detected, 70% samples showed values within limit 5% (1 sample) had concentration above permissible defined (5%). 0-7.7 ppm, 2.5 ppm. Mercury detected 95% samples; thus, only no mercury. turn, 20% while 75% ppm). Moreover, this study less than allowable set according European Union (EU). Hence, high toxic constituents which could cause deleterious diseases. Government must monitor such kind cosmetic regularly order reduce danger.