Britons are being warned against purchasing or using illegal skin lightening products, which are reportedly being sold in butchers, specialist food shops, small grocery stores across the UK, and online.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), a consumer watchdog, has revealed that many of these products contain banned substances such as hydroquinone, mercury, and powerful corticosteroids. These dangerous ingredients pose significant health risks, including severe skin damage, infections, and complications during pregnancy.
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