“Don’t be swayed by testimonials and overpromises. For example, the promise of whitening in 30 days and permanently, it clearly doesn’t make sense. Use logic, don’t be easily persuaded by advertisements on social media or in any other media,” she warned.
When someone uses illegal products, Listya stressed that there is a huge risk, especially damage to skin with long-term effects.
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“Using dangerous chemicals is no longer allowed. So if the product has BPOM permit, it must not contain these kind of ingredients. But those that are illegal and obscure, with no clear information about the manufacturer, dangerous ingredients are still often used,” concluded Listya. (rr)