Toff Takes on Spot Treatment Scandal in New ITV2 Doc
Georgia Toffolo is back – this time digging deep into a controversial acne drug with a dark side. Produced by ITN Productions, the eye-opening film follows Toff as she investigates Roaccutane, a prescription acne medication linked to serious risks like depression, psychosis, and even suicide.
The Truth About Roaccutane
With her own acne flaring up, Toff faces a tough decision: should she take Roaccutane again? But first, she wants the facts on its rare but dangerous side effects. As prescriptions for the drug soar across the UK, Toff asks if patients are really being warned about the risks. Is it being prescribed safely – or is this powerful medication handed out too casually?
Exposing Cosmetic Claims
Toff also cracks open the murky world of skincare marketing. Working with a cosmetic chemist, she whipped up a fake spot cream and sent it off for testing. The results? Shocking. The glamorous promises by big skincare brands don’t always stack up, revealing a wild west of cosmetic claims that shoppers blindly trust.
Inside The Industry
“Huge numbers of young people and beyond suffer from acne, which can have a significant impact on their well-being and they rely on treatment they can trust,” said Satmohan Panesar, Commissioning Editor at ITV2. “As someone who has had to deal with this condition, Toff is the perfect guide through the industry that profits from selling products to sufferers and she is determined to find out what is really going on.”
Emma Slifkin, Director at ITN Productions, added: “Toff’s brave and hard-hitting investigation reveals a startling number of truths about the spot-fighting industry. While acne can wreak havoc on mental health, the documentary questions if the treatments are worth the potential devastating consequences.
Consumers trust cosmetic products to deliver, but as we discover, the industry is more ‘wild west’ than trustworthy.”
When and Where
Georgia Toffolo: In Search of Perfect Skin airs on ITV2 at 9pm on 28 November. Don’t miss it!
