Dangerous skin peels sold on eBay raise concerns among industry experts

Experts are warning consumers about the dangers of buying cheap skin peels on eBay after reports of people suffering severe facial burns.

The products, being sold by rogue manufacturers for as little as £11, are being advertised as medical-grade chemical peels but contain up to 100% pure acid and banned substances like trichoroacetic acid (TCA).

An eBay spokesperson said that “this type of item is prohibited on our UK platform” and the company has taken action to remove products once they have been reported.

Campaign group Safety in Beauty had received 27 reports of chemical peels gone wrong in the past year. A spokesperson for the Department of Business commented: “The use of trichloroacetic acid is banned for use in cosmetic products and Trading Standards have powers to take action where a product is unsafe.”

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