Beauty Industry's Dark Underbelly Exposed in Hong Kong Scandal The recent allegations against Avinichi at Wing On department store have brought to light the darker side of Hong Kong's beauty product industry.
An 88 year old woman allegedly spent HK$100,000 (US$12,750) on skincare products and treatments after being pressured by sales staff. The case has sparked outrage and calls for greater regulation of the industry.
The investigation launched by Hong Kong customs is a welcome step, but it also raises questions about the effectiveness of current measures in preventing such incidents.