The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage ...

Every few months, social media stirs up the same tired conversation: Skin bleaching. Someone’s glow-up or flawless look has ...

"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 ...

But other mysteries abound, particularly related to Jackson's appearance, which changed dramatically from his early adulthood ...

The table below highlights African countries with the highest prevalence of skin bleaching; Skin bleaching prevalence varies widely across Africa, with rates ranging from 25% in Mali to a ...

Billboards advertising skin whitening products, with images of white or lighter skinned black women, are prevalent across Nigerian cities. Rooted in colonial-era beauty standards, the desirability ...