‘My Skin May Not Recover’: Woman Warns Against Skincare Brand After Severe Reaction
“Woman Exposes Skin Damage from Popular Skincare Brand, Sparks Industry Debate”
A TikTok video exposing severe skin reactions from a widely-used skincare product has gone viral, reigniting concerns about cosmetic safety standards in South Africa.
The Viral Complaint
@bophelo095 Gentle magic is a bleach 😭😭I don’t know if I will recover from this #skincareroutine ♬ Originalton – vspseta
TikTok user @bophelo095 shared disturbing footage of her peeling, discolored skin after using Gentle Magic products, captioning:
“Gentle Magic is bleach. I don’t know if I’ll recover from this.”
Public Backlash & Brand Accountability
The clip triggered massive engagement, with:
✔ Hundreds reporting similar adverse effects
✔ Calls for corporate accountability
✔ Debates about proper product usage
Mixed Reactions from Mzansi
- “Which Gentle Magic are you using? Mine works fine.” – @Miss M
- “The toner is too harsh – dilute it and use sunscreen!” – @Tsunami
- “I now look like I have vitiligo.” – @Mandisa Nkosi
- “Only their serum is safe – avoid other products.” – @Landzź
Bigger Implications
The incident highlights:
⚠ Lack of industry regulation
⚠ Need for clearer ingredient transparency
⚠ Importance of patch testing products
At publication time, Gentle Magic had not responded to the allegations.
Source: Briefly News