Why do so many African women bleach their skin?

Study looks beyond what they tell researchers   NEWS ANALYSIS | OYENIKE BALOGUN | In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. The health consequences are not trivial. Over-the-counter skin-lightening creams and … The post Why do so many African women bleach their skin? appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

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