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Does rose petal powder really brighten skin? Here's what an expert says

Rose petal powder is a popular addition to DIY skincare routines. It is mild, smells nice, easy to use, and is commonly ...
Consumer Reports

The Dark Side of Skin Lightening

Skin lightening might not be a familiar topic to many Americans, but it is an intensely popular subject globally and in some U.S. communities of color: The hashtag #whiteningcream has over 40 million ...
Rolling Out

6 skin lightening ingredients that won’t give you cancer

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, ...
The Washington Post

Why some skin-lightening products should be avoided

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Skin lightening might not be a familiar topic to many Americans, but it is a popular subject globally and in some U.S.
Healio

Colorism can lead to dangerous skin lightening product use

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Skin lightening agents are reportedly used in more than 20% of individuals with skin of color. Many individuals ...
NPR

Skin bleaching is terribly popular — and takes a terrible toll

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 ...