Skin lightening creams are popular with many African, Asian and
Afro-Caribbean people, despite repeated health warnings.
Some of the products contain toxic chemicals which may cause skin
irritation, bleaching, or even infection, say medics from west London's Hammersmith
Hospital.
Countries such as Nigeria, Gambia, Uganda and Kenya have banned the
importation and manufacture of products containing skin lightening agents but
local concoctions which may contain chlorine bleach, hair relaxer creams and
lime juice are still being used in many instances.
Have you ever used skin lightening products? And were you happy with the
outcome? Do lighter skinned people have better advantages in life? How
common is this trend in your country? Send us your views.
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