There are no FDA-approved over-the-counter skin-lightening products, the agency warns. Manufacturers and distributors of over-the-counter skin-lightening creams have been ordered to remove their ...

“If you look at some of my photos from when I was 5 or 8, you can clearly tell that I knew I wanted to be a model,” she told Atlanta Black Star ... I was using skin-lightening products ...

For Black people, surviving skin cancer begins with knowing what to look for—and where. Hint: It often shows up where the sun ...

Dr Leonard Omokpariola, a director at Nafdac, says attempts are being made to educate people about the risks. He also says ...

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

Some people use natural remedies such as turmeric and lemon juice to lighten the skin, but current research about their effectiveness is limited, and they may harm the skin. Melanin is the pigment ...

THE Federal Government’s most recent warning on the health risks associated with the use of skin-lightening products ... skin”) actively encouraging people to bleach away.

The desire to have fairer, whiter skin is nothing new in the Philippines, where skin-lightening products (SLP) have long been popular. These days, there are even more products to choose from, with ...

Dr Leonard Omokpariola, a director at Nafdac, says attempts are being made to educate people about the risks. He also says markets are being raided, and there are efforts to seize skin-lightening ...