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- Illegal skin lightening products are increasingly available in the UK, per the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
- They often contain banned substances such as hydroquinone and mercury, which pose serious health risks.
- Tendy Lindsay of the CTSI said shops have a legal responsibility to sell safe products.
- A south London beauty store was fined over £30,000 for selling such products.
- CTSI urges consumers to avoid unverified sellers and consult healthcare professionals.
