Meghan Markle’s wellness phase seems to be going up in flames—quite literally. It all started with what was supposed to be a calming bath salt recipe featured on her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.
A woman from Maryland, Robin Patrick, followed the at-home spa tutorial and is now threatening a $10 million lawsuit, claiming it left her with severe burns. What was meant to be a relaxing blend of Epsom salt, Himalayan salt, arnica oil, and lavender oil turned into a painful ordeal. Patrick, who has diabetes and autoimmune issues, said she began tingling, then burning, and eventually developed ulcerations after following the DIY guide. It wasn't a detox—it was a disaster.
Meghan had originally made the bath salts as a thoughtful gift for her friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin. But what wasn’t included in the segment was a simple yet critical disclaimer: consult a doctor before soaking in essential oils, especially if you have health conditions. Instead, the segment aired with Meghan smiling while mixing ingredients like she was stirring up a bowl of relaxation, not potential skin trauma. Inspired by the video, Patrick gathered the ingredients from her own pantry and attempted to recreate the at-home spa experience—only to end up in a world of pain that required medical treatment and now, legal action.
When Patrick came forward, Meghan’s legal team responded swiftly. Attorney Cameron Stracher argued that Meghan had no duty of care to viewers and that anyone with health concerns should have sought medical advice before bathing in essential oils. His statement essentially boiled down to: “You should have known better.” Meghan, Netflix, and her production company Artual are all named in the suit, with Patrick demanding at least $75,000 in medical expenses and a staggering $10 million for damages, citing reckless disregard for public safety.
The whole situation has turned into a bizarre commentary on celebrity wellness culture. Skin care professionals have pointed out that the proportions in the recipe were poorly considered and that using essential oils undiluted can be highly irritating. A basic rule in skincare—always dilute essential oils with a carrier oil—was completely overlooked in the video. While Meghan attempted to present a relatable image of self-care from her $14 million mansion, the omission of safety precautions has now blown back in a very public and embarrassing way.
The central question is: who’s really at fault? Is it the viewer who followed an online recipe without checking if it was safe for her medical condition? Or is it Meghan, who presented a DIY skincare solution without professional guidance or warnings? In truth, both sides might share some responsibility. Meghan should have known better than to promote a potentially hazardous treatment without expert input, and Patrick perhaps should have been more cautious about what she put in her bath.
Regardless of how the legal battle plays out, this incident is already a PR nightmare. Meghan’s image, her Netflix series, and her fledgling wellness brand are all taking hits. Behind the scenes, someone at Netflix is probably regretting ever greenlighting that segment. The show’s message was all about recreating luxury wellness at home—but instead of calm and comfort, this experiment left a viewer with chemical burns. The whole ordeal serves as a cautionary tale about the thin line between self-care and self-harm when celebrity advice goes unchecked.
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