The Dangers Of Do It Yourself Cosmetics

The Dangers Of Do It Yourself Cosmetics

There was a segment on ABC's 20/20 which introduced a woman, who advertises on the internet, "Do It Yourself Cosmetics." She reveals in a demonstration online how to apply botox yourself and even makes it look easy. When you order online, no information is requested about your medical history. After receiving the products, one may notice that the products are in sandwich bags and have home made labels. No details are given about what ingredients are in the product. A woman shares her story and claims that the demonstration made the procedure look so painless and easy. She decided that instead of visiting a professional plastic surgeon, she would save money by ordering the product from this lady and doing the procedure herself. She said that she is horrified by the results and is forced to seek professional help to reverse the damage on her face. 20/20 reporter revealed that it is illegal for anyone to sell these products without a licence. Here are more details about this fascinating report:

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