God. I never thought I'd be writing about bath salts causing actual injuries, but here we are in 2025, and the internet is ablaze with this story. A woman's relaxing soak turned into a nightmare after trying Meghan Markle's homemade concoction. And now she wants MILLIONS.
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When Netflix Recipes Attack
So this Maryland woman, Robin Patrick, watched Meghan whipping up some fancy bath salts on her Netflix show "With Love, Meghan" and thought, "Hey, that looks lovely!" Famous last words.
After gathering all teh ingredients (Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil), Robin dissolved them in her bath and hopped in, expecting some royal-approved relaxation. Instead, she claims she experienced what started as "discomfort" that quickly escalated to "burning and significant discomfort."
I've had some DIY beauty disasters in my time (like that avocado hair mask that took three washes to remove), but nothing like this.
From Bad to Much, Much Worse
Robin told RadarOnline that things got seriously ugly after her bath. "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."
The photos she shared are genuinely disturbing. Large patches of angry red skin, blisters, and what appear to be chemical burns across her legs.
She claims she can't even wear clothes over the affected areas.
$10 Million?! Seriously?!
Listen. I understand being upset about unexpected skin reactions. Back in 2018, I tried a "natural" face mask that left me looking like I'd spent a week in the Sahara without sunscreen. But Robin's taking this to another level.
She's threatening to sue for a minimum of $75,000 (about £56,000) in damages. And that's just the start.
The real kicker? She wants $10 MILLION (£7 million) from Meghan, Netflix, and Archewell Productions for what she describes as "reckless disregard for public safety."
That's a lot of bath salts.
The Diabetes Factor
Here's where things get complicated. Robin is diabetic, and Meghan's lawyer, Cameron Stracher, pointed out that Epsom salts typically come with warnings for diabetics right on the packaging. His response basically amounted to "you should've known better."
He rejected the negligence claim outright, saying "it was not foreseeable that [she] would disregard the instructions on the Epson salt packaging."
My friend who works in dermatology (and who spent $4K on specialized training in chemical burns last year) texted me about this story: "Essential oils + sensitive skin + diabetes = recipe for disaster." His response when I asked if the lawsuit had merit: "already updating my resume to work for Meghan's legal team."
Not Meghan's First Wellness Rodeo
The Duchess has been on quite the wellness journey lately. Just this week she revealed using an ancient Indian medicine doctor and... mushrooms?... to help with pregnancy.
On her podcast she clarified: "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'."
I feel stupid now for thinking she meant the kind my college roommate used to hide in our freezer.
While Her Fan Burns, Meghan Celebrates
Amidst this bath salt drama, Meghan shared a rare photo of Prince Archie celebrating his sixth birthday. (How is that kid already six?!)
Harry missed the celebrations, busy launching his Pledge to Invest scheme with the Diana Award in Las Vegas.
I wonder if either of them have even heard about this lawsuit yet... or if they're just soaking in their (presumably safe) bathtubs, blissfully unaware.
No response yet from the Sussexes' team about this specific lawsuit. But something tells me we haven't heard the last of this slippery situation.
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