Mercury, lead and methanol found in counterfeit beauty products seized across UK

<p>Copies of popular cosmetics and skincare products more likely to contain toxic substances, Trading Standards warns</p><p>Mercury, lead and methanol have been found in counterfeit beauty products seized across the UK, Trading Standards has said.</p><p>There is a rising problem with fake beauty products, with scammers selling copies of popular and expensive brands. Cosmetics, skincare and perfumes are now among the watchdog’s most commonly investigated fakes.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/oct/30/mercury-lead-methanol-counterfeit-beauty-products-seized-uk">Continue reading...</a>