Meghan Markle's fan threatens $10 million lawsuit after duchess' bath salts recipe caused ‘catastrophic burns'

Indian Express

09-05-2025

A woman has threatened legal action against Meghan Markle, Netflix, and Archewell Productions after she allegedly suffered severe burns from trying a homemade bath salt recipe featured on the Duchess of Sussex's new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.
Robin Patrick, who spoke to Radar Online, claimed she followed Markle's onscreen demonstration of a DIY bath salt gift, originally made for her longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin. The mix included Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil.
Patrick said she tried the blend herself by dissolving it in her bathtub, only to face unexpected pain. 'Initially, I experienced a mild tingling sensation without discomfort,' she told the outlet. 'However, as the water level rose to cover my legs and reached my buttocks, I began to feel burning and significant discomfort in those areas,' she said.
Alarmed, Patrick said she jumped out of the tub and stopped the water. 'I immediately exited the tub, stopped the water, and later stirred the bathwater with my right hand and arm to assess the mixture,' she recalled. She said the decision worsened her condition.
'I felt additional burning sensations on my hand and arm,' she said.
Patrick said she first applied Gold Bond lotion to no effect, then used lidocaine spray for temporary relief. However, the symptoms continued to escalate. 'That evening, while showering, I experienced intense burning as water contacted the affected areas, which had developed into ulcers. To date, the burns are still not healed and are quite uncomfortable. The others are just sore as heck to touch,' she said.
Patrick, who has diabetes, expressed concern about serious complications. 'Since the incident, I have endured persistent burning, discomfort, and the emergence of new blister-like sores and ulcers daily. These symptoms have disrupted my daily and nightly routines, preventing me from taking warm showers or wearing clothing over the affected areas,' she said, adding, 'The pain feels as though it is burning from within.'
The fan believes Markle had a responsibility to caution viewers about the risks of using essential oils in such recipes. 'She had a duty of care,' Patrick said, accusing the Duchess and the production team of a 'reckless disregard for public safety.'
Patrick is reportedly seeking at least $75,000 to cover her medical expenses and is demanding $10 million in damages. However, she noted she would be open to settling the matter out of court if a financial agreement could be initiated.