‘High-end’ cosmetic caused permanent skin damage

A woman, who developed permanent facial skin damage after using a “high-end” cosmetic product on the recommendation of a beauty therapist, has been awarded €37,500 damages against the salon in the Circuit Civil Court.

Margaret McLaughlin, a 45-year-old marketing manager, told the court that in March 2013 after receiving a bonus payment from work, she decided to treat herself to a facial at Revive, Milltown Road, Dublin.

Ms McLaughlin told her barrister, Bláithín Gallagher, that after the treatment the beauty therapist advised her she had sensitive skin and recommended that she twice weekly use Image Total Resurfacing Masque, a chemical peel on sale at Revive.