Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC
Summary
A BBC investigation uncovered illegal teeth-whitening treatments being sold in the UK. Some products have unsafe levels of bleaching agents and are being sold in non-professional settings like car parks. The investigation revealed potential harm to users, including severe dental damage.Key Facts
- The investigation found teeth-whitening kits being sold illegally in car parks and on social media.
- Some products tested had up to 53% hydrogen peroxide, far above the legal limit.
- UK law permits teeth-whitening products with more than 0.1% hydrogen peroxide to be used only by dental professionals.
- A BBC reporter obtained a fake teeth-whitening qualification to expose the illegal practice.
- A treatment using excessive bleaching agents left one woman, Kellie Howson, with severe dental damage and the loss of four teeth.
- The BBC found beauticians in the Manchester and Merseyside areas selling highly concentrated bleaching kits online.
- Products sold illegally included syringes of gel without safety instructions or professional guidelines.
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