Despite Ban, Pak's Toxic Fairness Cream Sold In Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh

What happened: A Pakistani fairness cream banned in Pakistan is being sold in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, according to NDTV. Why it matters: Health experts say the cream contains mercury and lead, which can damage internal organs such as the liver and lungs once absorbed by the skin.

A Pakistani fairness cream banned in Pakistan is being sold in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, according to NDTV.

Health experts say the cream contains mercury and lead, which can damage internal organs such as the liver and lungs once absorbed by the skin.