Experts warn of ‘potentially harmful’ beauty products sold on major online marketplaces
Experts have raised concerns about potentially harmful beauty products sold on major online marketplaces. Key products identified include UV nail gel, skin lighteners, and Kambo skin cream, which pose significant health risks. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has criticized platforms like Amazon for not adequately vetting sellers or products.
- ▪Richard Knight from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned that UV nail gel from China could cause health risks.
- ▪Skin lighteners sold online may contain ingredients that are banned in the UK due to differing regulatory standards.
- ▪Kambo, a skin cream derived from Amazonian tree frogs, is also highlighted as a product of concern.
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