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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Sanex shower gel ad banned for stereotype that black skin is ‘problematic’ – ASA

A TV ad for Sanex shower gel has been banned for reinforcing the offensive racial stereotype that black skin was “problematic” and that white skin was “superior”, a watchdog has said.

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled the ad must not appear again after investigating two complaints that it perpetuated negative stereotypes about people with darker skin tones.

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