"Even though my hands are discoloured, I am here to buy creams for my kids so they can be light-skinned. I believe my hands are this way just because I used the wrong one. Nothing will happen to my ...

Skin-whitening or lightening, also known as bleaching ... Women in Nigeria use skin-whitening products more than in any other African country - 77% use them regularly, according to the UN World ...

also known as bleaching in Nigeria, is used in different parts of the world for cosmetic reasons, though these often have deep cultural roots. Women in Nigeria use skin-whitening products more than in ...

The Philippines was colonized by Spain and then by Americans, Regencia noted, “kaya Western beauty is the ideal,” and white “as the color standard.” “The whiter, the better, right? So, with the use of ...

In 2022, Kartel called out critics in a statement likening skin bleaching to Black women altering their hair. “99.99% of Black Women (1)cream their ... hair that is NOT African.

On top of that eczema can sometimes cause the affected areas to lighten or darken post-flare-up. For many patients these ...

Sarada Muraleedharan sheds light on India's persistent bias linking caste and complexion, urging change. Explore her insights ...

Skin lightening treatments can remove existing melanin deposits. Examples include laser therapy, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, and certain topical creams and ointments. Methods to lower ...