Over the past few months, the Wildberry market has been at the center of occasional scandals. First, the Krasnoyarsk court banned the sale to the company of additives based on fly agaric, after poisoning a teenager. Later, lipolytics for weight loss were noticed on blueberries after the appearance of hematomas on the body. But it turns out that these are far from all the products that the market has to offer (and it would be better not to). We’ve rounded up some that don’t work at best and can cause health problems at worst. As they say, aware armed.
Fillers for lip augmentation
All medical and medicinal products must have a registration certificate. It confirms the efficacy and safety of products. However, you can find fillers without registration certificates in the marketplace. In such cases, no one is responsible for the quality of the products, so they can be dangerous. We do not know the conditions under which they are stored and transported, and this directly affects their safety and effectiveness. Plus, the fact that they’re openly sold makes them affordable for those who want to save money and inject themselves with fillers. But after the procedure, a serious inflammatory process or an allergic reaction may occur. At the same time, no one is responsible for side effects.
Whitening cream for private areas
After the Blue Acne Serum scandal, Lefami (formerly Fem Fatal) gained a lot of attention. People who used the product for inflammation wrote that the skin condition only worsened. And in 2019, millionaire blogger Katya Konasova conducted an investigation, as a result of which it turned out that the serum contains an antibiotic. A class action lawsuit was filed against Fem Fatal with Rospotrebnadzor. After that, the name of the brand was changed to Lefami and it continued to exist quietly.
Now in the assortment there is, for example, a whitener for intimate places. True, instead of the declared product, customers are sent a cream in the same package, but designed to even out the skin tone of the face. Description and actual product in the market are two different things. Therefore, it is not worth relying on its action or even its quality. Then a natural question arises – why are there so many positive reviews? With every order, the brand adds a booklet with information that you can get paid for the review. A person needs to follow the QR code, leave a point and receive 150 rubles.
extender for penis enlargement
Probably the most dangerous product on the market is an expander to increase the size of the male genitalia. It promises forever + 3-5 cm in length. But in fact, almost every non-surgical method of penis enlargement leads to minor changes – less than 2 cm. For more than a week, you need to wear the extension 4-9 hours a day. According to doctors, this leads to pain, bruising and numbness in the skin tissues. In some cases, this can result in a violation of power.
slimming coffee
The main ingredients that coffee “for weight loss” rely on are chromium picolinate and L-carnitine.
Chromium helps increase the action of insulin receptors (a hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar levels in the body). Therefore, regular intake of the mineral reduces appetite and lowers sugar levels. However, it is recommended that the use of any chromium supplement be coordinated with a doctor. Improper use can have a negative effect on the body.
L-carnitine is positioned as a fat burner, but at the same time, individual intolerance to it can occur. Often this is accompanied by vomiting, nausea, gastrointestinal tract problems and increased blood pressure. In addition, the substance should not be used during pregnancy and lactation. But coffee manufacturers do not write this in the contraindications.
Stickers for smartphone from radiation
Scientists proved that stickers and stickers on radiation protection equipment were useless 20 years ago. But vendors at Wildberry continue to position their products as an effective way to protect against electromagnetic fields. Moreover, manufacturers promise that a single sticker on the smartphone will help “normalize the functioning of the body, reduce the risk of headaches and have a healthy, sound sleep.” Is it worth saying that all promises are unscientific? We think it is not.
After analyzing the goods put on the market, a conclusion can be made – the seller is free to write what he wants in the description of the goods. Moreover, without specifying possible side effects and contraindications. And the weirdest thing is, the platform doesn’t take responsibility for it until scandalous poisoning cases or class action lawsuits occur.
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
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