Illegal skin lightening cream being sold in UK butchers, watchdog warns
Summary
Illegal skin lightening creams are being sold in various UK shops, including butchers and food stores, and online. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) warns that these products contain banned substances like hydroquinone and mercury, which can harm users' health. The CTSI urges the public to report shops selling these products and advises against their use.Key Facts
- Illegal skin lightening products are sold in UK butchers, food stores, and online shops.
- The Chartered Trading Standards Institute issued a warning about these products.
- Banned ingredients like hydroquinone and mercury are present in these creams.
- These substances can cause skin damage, infections, and even cancer.
- People use such products due to social pressures like colorism, which prefers lighter skin tones.
- A cosmetics retailer in Peckham, London, was fined for selling these illegal products.
- The CTSI advises against using skin lightening creams on children and buying from unverified sources.
- Consumers are encouraged to consult a doctor before using products that change skin tone.
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