3 h. ago Shower gel ad gets UK ban for suggesting black skin is problematic

Watchdog says television advert for Sanex fed negative stereotypes and was likely to cause serious offenceA television advert for Sanex shower gel has been banned in the UK for appearing to suggest that black skin is “problematic” and white skin is “superior”.The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) acted after investigating two complaints that the Sanex fed negative stereotypes about people with darker skin tones. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Shower gel advert banned for depicting black skin as 'problematic' and white skin as 'superior' by advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) banned the ad after investigating complaints that it perpetuated a 'negative and offensive racial stereotype'.

Events

8 h. ago Major brand has advert banned for suggesting black skin is ‘problematic’

The advert, for cosmetic brand Sanex, must not air again the ASA has ruled

Events

8 h. ago Sanex shower gel ad banned for stereotype that black skin is ‘problematic’ – ASA

The watchdog said the ad was likely to reinforce the offensive racial stereotype that black skin was problematic and that white skin was superior.

Events

21 h. ago US Open finalist shares Jessica Pegula's tennis proposal as 'ban' suggested

Grand Slam champion Madison Keys expressed her frustration at five-set matches in the game, which her fellow American, Jessica Pegula, has previously called for the end of

Politics

7 d. ago Oir shoppers 'stop using shower gel' thanks to new favourite that smells better

Soap bars are having something of a resurgence and one brand in particular has been praised by shoppers for lasting 'way longer than a shower gel' while being 'cruelty-free and sustainable'

Politics

1 week ago Shoppers ditch shower gel for Scottish brand that smells 'like expensive spa'

Independent Scottish brand Òir is currently offering customers 15% off their plastic-free, vegan and cruelty-free hand and body soaps with a special discount code

Economics