The dark side of skin-whitening: How one mother’s decision has destroyed her children’s lives forever
When a Nigerian mother used skin-lightening creams on her children, she aimed for a brighter future. Instead, she faces the ...
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Don’t lighten up: NYC warns of hazards in 22 skin-lightening creams.
There are no FDA-approved over-the-counter skin-lightening products, the agency warns. Manufacturers and distributors of over ...
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Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a terrible toll
Doctors who first saw her said it looked as if she had first-degree burns. The first time Anderson used a skin whitening ...
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Chances of skin whitening ruining your life
The desire for lighter skin has fueled a booming global industry, but the quest for a fairer complexion can come with serious consequences. While many %% ...
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'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'
A mother in northern Nigeria is visibly upset as she clutches her two-year-old child, who has burns and discoloured skin on his face and legs. The 32-year-old used skin-whitening products on all ...
Mercury found in foreign skin care products sold online and in stores, NYC health officials say
The New York City Health Department said 22 skin-lightening products, including 15 from Pakistan and two from Thailand, ...