A MEGHAN Markle fan has claimed the Duchess’ homemade bath salt recipe left her with “catastrophic burns” – and threatened to launch a £7 million lawsuit.
Having seen Meghan, 43, whip up the concoction on her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, Robin Patrick, from Maryland, decided to try it for herself.
But after gathering the ingredients, dissolving them in her bath and hopping in, she began to feel comfortable, reports RadarOnline.com.
This then developed into “burning and significant discomfort”, Robin told the website.
She added: “That evening, while showering, I experienced intense burning as water contacted the affected areas, which had developed into ulcers…
“Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily.”
Robin also alleged that her injuries were continuing to prevent her from taking warm showers or wearing clothes over the affected areas.
The bath salt mixture, which Meghan made for makeup artist pal Daniel Marin on Episode 1 of the show, contains Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil.
After the series aired on March 4, some skincare experts raised concerns over mixture.
They warned that the high ratio of essential oils contained in the recipe – without being diluted by a carrier oil – could lead to skin irritation.
Robin has said she is willing to resolve the matter without legal action if a financial settlement is reached.
However, she has otherwise threatened to launch a lawsuit seeking a minimum of $75,000 (£56,000) in damages.
She is also seeking $10 million (£7 million) from Meghan, Netflix and the Sussexes’ production company, Archewell Productions, for their “reckless disregard for public safety and to deter similar conduct in the future“.
In a letter to the Sussexes’ legal representatives, Robin said the damages accounted for “emotional distress, potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), loss of confidence in appearance, disfigurement, shortened life expectancy, and long-term medical care for injuries that may worsen over time.”
A response from Meghan’s lawyer, Cameron Stracher – seen by RadarOnline.com – stated that Robin, who is a diabetic, should have been aware of the risks of Epsom salts.
The product is known to have a drying effect on the skin – causing it to crack and become vulnerable to infection.
This is particularly problematic for those with diabetes – who often have high blood sugar levels which can lead to nerve damage and insufficient blood flow – and prevent wounds from healing normally.
Camerson said that “it was not foreseeable that [she] would disregard the instructions on the Epson salt packaging”.
On these grounds, the lawyer rejected the validity of any negligence claim.
The Sussexes have been contacted for comment.
This week, Meghan revealed she had used an ancient Indian medicine doctor and ingested mushrooms to help cope with pregnancy.
Speaking to businesswoman Hannah Mendoza in Episode 5 of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, Meghan said: “I think a lot of people when they hear mushrooms, they go ‘OK, she’s talking about being hippie-dippy, grounded in all these things’.
“If you aren’t familiar with adaptogens, you can go to this place of ‘Oh, it’s feeling a little psychedelic and super woo-woo’.”
She added that she also used an Ayurvedic practitioner during both of her pregnancies.
This week also saw Meghan post a rare picture of Prince Archie to celebrate his sixth birthday.
Sharing the stunning picture on social media, the Duchess of Sussex celebrated her “sweet boy”, while Harry missed the celebrations.
The Prince is currently launching his Pledge to Invest scheme in collaboration with the Diana Award in Las Vegas.
