The skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation

Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5333x3000+0+0/resize/5333x3000!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd3%2Fb7%2F7e5e3c7041bf9b160ee55734de73%2Fmazal-promo.jpg' alt='undefined'/><p>Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with disabilities across the U.S..</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5550974' />