But for every person who wants to darken their skin tone, there is a person who is desperately trying to lighten theirs. For some members of ethnic minority communities, a darker skin tone – dur ...

Experts in skin care warn that the rampant bleaching among Nigerians poses severe health risks to millions, mostly women, who are desperate to achieve lighter complexion. Prof. Dasetima Altraide ...

Excessive bleaching may make your skin age faster, lead to skin discolouration and dryness. In case you notice any breakouts after using a bleach, avoid using it without consulting your doctor. 2.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin ...

The skin bleaching industry has continued to grow into a multi-billion-dollar business worldwide, with millions of people in many countries using products to alter their complexion, especially in ...

If your eczema is severe, you may find that it helps to take baths once a week with a small amount of bleach added to the water. That kills bacteria that live on the skin of people with eczema.

Many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin thinning and other long-term health issues. [Courtesy] Every time Caroline* (not her real name) looked in the ...