Alarming report into the prevalence of counterfeit, often dangerous, products sold through online platforms.

The article highlights to consumers the importance of purchasing goods from trusted retailers and the risks to health posed by counterfeit goods.

Legitimate cosmetics undergo strict safety checks and are manufactured under controlled conditions while fake cosmetics, perfumes and other beauty and hair products are subject to no controls and have been found to contain animal faeces and urine used as a stabiliser, as well as cancer-causing and toxic ingredients such as arsenic, lead and mercury.

Products sold in duty & tax free stores are authentic, supplied direct by the brand manufacturer – another good reason to buy your beauty products from a duty & tax free store when you travel: Trusted, Transparent, Secure.

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