After weeks of public outrage and intensifying investigations, the viral skin care mafia scandal has entered its final chapter, leaving a lasting impact on Indonesia’s beauty industry.
What started as a few whistleblower posts and disturbing reports about harmful skin care products has now expanded into a nationwide movement, forcing authorities, companies and consumers to uncover the ugly truth behind the booming cosmetics market. are forced to confront.
Now that the dust has started to settle, one thing is clear: Indonesia’s beauty industry will never be the same.
The term “skincare mafia” refers to a secret network of unethical skincare manufacturers and distributors in Indonesia, reportedly involved in the production and sale of harmful or counterfeit beauty products. These products are often sold with promises of instant results such as whitening skin, reducing acne, and eliminating wrinkles, while containing illegal ingredients that pose serious health risks.
Since the term first gained national attention, investigations have uncovered a shadowy nest of unethical manufacturers and distributors exploiting regulatory loopholes. These unscrupulous actors took advantage of the ease of registering cosmetics in Indonesia and flooded the market with unsafe products containing dangerous ingredients such as mercury and hydroquinone.
The scandal quickly gained attention after several whistleblowers, including a former employee of the skin care company, made shocking revelations. They used the hashtag #MafiaSkincare to share stories about how these manufacturers cut corners, used dangerous chemicals, and repackaged rejected products. Some posts accused popular local celebrities and influencers of knowingly endorsing these dangerous products or promoting them for lucrative deals.
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The revelation sparked outrage online, with consumers sharing their experiences with skin damage after using certain products. The scandal has become one of the most talked-about issues in the beauty industry this year, with personal testimonies, photos of chemical burns, and increasing legal threats from beauty companies piqued public curiosity.