Meagan Good says rumors that she intentionally bleached her skin taught her a valuable lesson in self-acceptance. The photo ...

Skin brightening is about increasing your skin’s radiance and improving your skin tone without altering your natural complexion. It’s the safest and most skin-friendly approach As someone who is ...

Skin care practices vary widely, and two common terms that often come up are "toning" and "bleaching." While both can alter the appearance of your skin, they are fundamentally different in their ...

When bleach gets on skin it can cause irritation and even bleach burn, which is a chemical burn characterized by painful red welts. If you spill bleach on your skin, take off any clothing that came in ...

Susan Anderson, age 52, sits in the corner of a sunlit waiting room at a dermatology clinic in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Dark patches of skin, dotted with brighter pigments, surround her eyes and ...

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 ...

Many parents grew up hearing comments like ldquo;Mi ba rsquo;a ye korkor rdquo; a phrase used to remark on or criticize a ...

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Healthy skin usually has a bright glow, no matter your natural complexion. This glow is elusive for many people and many assume that you have to be covered in layers of makeup to attain it. But if you ...