A new study found skin lightening to be prevalent among people of color in the U.S. (Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) The use of topical skin-lightening — also referred ...

Many women aren't aware that there's a vast difference between lightening, brightening, and whitening creams. So, how can you determine which cream is the perfect fit for your skin type? To start, you ...

The skin lightening industry is filled with products containing ingredients that could literally kill you. Mercury, hydroquinone and other toxic chemicals promise brighter skin but deliver cancer, ...

Skin bleaching is a cosmetic practice that aims to lighten someone’s skin. Some individuals may use it to try lightening specific areas or dark spots, while others may want to lighten their overall ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest An alarming number of skin lightening creams on the market may contain illegal levels of mercury. Getty Images Researchers analyzed over 100 popular skin-lightening or so-called ...

Viral discourse around skin bleaching has ensued on TikTok. Consumers have been discussing everything from promoting hydroquinone in facials to bleaching creams turning the skin yellow. Black women ...

Skin whitening is the use of cosmetic products or services to reduce the amount of melanin, or pigment, in the skin to make it appear lighter. It's a big industry and predominantly targets women of ...