They only wanted to look like her idol. But is a 43-year-old fan is now suffering after an anti – wrinkle product she used to have backfired and left her with an ugly face.
Lu Ping, residing in East China's Jiangxi Province, is furious the Hong Kong film star Carina Lau, they believe that SK-II, it would younger.
The Japanese cosmetics brand was developed by Lau in an advertisement that appeared in a fashion magazine approved. Lau claims that the product reducesCreases by 47 percent and made users appear 12 years younger.
Thinking SK-II, it would look like a movie star make, Ping tried the product and hope for the best. For, apart from confirming star, the product was distributed by Procter & Gamble (PG), what could go wrong?
But the unexpected and make things worse.
"She bought a bottle of firming, anti – wrinkle facial milk. But had 28 days later, her skin is not too silky. Instead,she said, her face became itchy and she felt a burning sensation, "said ChinaDaily.com.
"They should pay customers for fraud involving false advertising," said Ping, which filed a complaint against Lau.
To add insult to injury, the goods were removed from China shortly thereafter, after local authorities found it contained toxic substances. Ironically, PG was fined only $ 25,000 for false advertising.
"China's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantinefound chromium and neodymium in nine SK-II products they use, including a ping, "said ChinaDaily.com.
"The toxic heavy metals can cause dermatitis and skin rashes. Neodymium also damages the eyes, lungs and liver. They are banned for use in cosmetics in China," it has.
Surprisingly, Lau argues that the product is safe and will remain the brand support. Ping, on the other side, "said the actress should also apply to the damage she has done, be held liable.
"I would not have bought(it) the product if they had not advertised it, "says Ping.
To protect consumers, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce medicine and food technology prohibits advertisements that feature celebrities such as patients, consumers and experts.
Ping to avoid the fate to look carefully to be skeptical about labels and products that sound too good to be true. If you opt for an effective wrinkle remover, try dermaxin. This powerful anti-aging cream nourishes and hydratesthe skin to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and other signs of aging.
