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Watchdog warning over health risks of skin-lightening beauty trend

A watchdog is warning about the dangers of intravenous drips that claim to lighten the skin (Alamy/PA) -

A consumer watchdog has warned over the potentially “devastating” consequences of intravenous (IV) drips that claim to lighten the skin.

It comes as an investigation found hundreds of beauty salons and clinics across the UK offer the treatment despite potential dangers.

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