Clarins rapped over product claiming to protect skin from cell phone radiation

Skincare firm Clarins has been told to withdraw claims one of its products can protect skin against "electromagnetic waves" from mobile phones. BBC reports.

"The Advertising Standards Authority said the firm failed to prove claims for the Expertise 3P spray and had made an "undue appeal" to readers' fears."

Clarins' facial spray claims to protect skin from cell phone radiation, "reinforce skin's resistance to the harmful effects of artificial electromagnetic waves, thanks to "White Tea and Succory Dock-Cress, - which grows near motorways despite car emissions".

Previously:

-- Clarins Cosmetics launches facial spray cellphone block

-- Facial spray to protect skin from cell phone radiation

emily | 8:21 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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