Skin-whitening creams containing mercury pose a serious threat to kidney health. These products, often sold online and unregulated, allow mercury to enter the bloodstream and damage vital organs. The ...

The global skin-lightening industry generates billions of dollars annually by exploiting insecurities rooted in centuries of colonial conditioning, creating a toxic legacy of skin bleaching that ...

The global skin-lightening market is worth over $10 billion and growing, but the unregulated products driving it contain ...

If you’ve heard the terms "skin lightening" and "skin brightening," you may be inclined to think they’re the same thing. But experts warn there are important differences, and it’s essential to ...

Inna Samson was 15 when she finally gave in to the pressure to take pills to lighten her skin tone. “It’s definitely the biggest regret I have from high school,” she says. She’s been teased for most ...

A new study reveals widespread skin-lightening practices among young adults in Nigeria, fueled by beauty pressure and low awareness of health risks. In Nigeria, skin lightening has become popular, ...

EcoWaste Coalition flags 13 imported skin whitening creams containing dangerous mercury levels, urging the FDA and BOC to act.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 20% of mothers in Nigeria used skin lightening creams on their children. Maternal use of these products ...