Watchdog says television advert for Sanex fed negative stereotypes and was likely to cause serious offence

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

The TV ad depicted two black models with skin problems and a white model without.

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

Watchdog says television advert for Sanex fed negative stereotypes and was likely to cause serious offence