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Investigation into high-pressure skincare sales tactics and unexpected charges

NPR reports on complaints from customers at skincare retailers across the country who say they were pressured into thousands of dollars in unwanted purchases and charges they could not return. According to NPR, the year-long investigation covered locations from shopping malls in Michigan to hotel spas in Hawaii.

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PublishedOctober 15, 2026 at 3:56 AM PDT

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