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BEAUTY

Toxics Watchdog Group Presses Swift Removal Of Product Ads For Mercury-Added Cosmetics Amid 8.8 Online Shopping Sale

Maria B. White

8 August 2022, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition for the nth time urged online shopping platforms to take down ads for skin whitening cosmetics banned or flagged by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for containing mercury and/or for lacking market authorization.

With the help of an intern from the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), the group was able to track 100-page product advertisements for such unauthorized and unsafe cosmetics that were placed on Lazada and Shopee by third party sellers.

“In time for the 8.8. online shopping sale, our intern carefully monitored these hugely popular online shopping sites from August 1 to 6. Much to our disappointment, hundreds of FDA-banned or flagged skin care products, especially skin lightening facial creams, are being advertised and sold as if these products are legal and safe,” said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition.

The group used the

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JEWELRY

From weddings to milk, here are 14 things millennials refuse to spend their money on

Maria B. White
From weddings to milk, here are 14 things millennials refuse to spend their money on

From weddings to milk, here are 14 things millennials refuse to spend their money on

Ever seen a headline that claims “Millennials are killing ___”?

This generation has been placed at the apex of industry death — but with their crushing student debt, environmental anxiety and passion for ethical consumption, what can you expect?

Yes, their spending habits reflect a stark difference to those of older generations, like Gen X and boomers. But contrary to popular belief, millennials’ financial choices extend beyond cravings for avocado toast and targeted Instagram ads.

One major issue is that millennials are overall less financially well off than older generations, says a study published by the Federal Reserve Board in 2018. Further, an Experian consumer debt study states that millennials owed an average of $38,877 in student loans as of 2021.

Naturally, these burdens coupled with the current economic and social climate hinder millennials

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