Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study found skin lightening to be prevalent among people of color in the U.S. (Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; ...

· Colorism – system of inequality that views lighter skin as more beautiful and advantageous – motivates skin lightening · Users aren’t aware of adulterated ingredients in over-the-counter products ...

As we celebrate International Women’s Month, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a consumer alert on the illegal sale of prohibited beauty products ...

This story is part of 'White lies', a series by CNN's As Equals investigating skin whitening practices worldwide to expose the underlying drivers of colorism, the industry that profits from it and the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A lot of Americans want to lighten their skin. Skin lightening, also called whitening or bleaching, is a multibillion-dollar ...

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 ...

In many parts of the world skin whitening is a major industry, but women in Nigeria have a particular fondness for creams and lotions that promise to lighten their skin. By one estimate, over 77% of ...

The FDA has launched an initiative warning about over-the-counter skin lightening products after receiving reports of side effects. The agency's Skin Facts! Initiative, announced last week, is aimed ...

A significant proportion of under 5s in Nigeria may be being exposed to skin lightning products, if the results of a semi-urban community survey are indicative, suggests research published in the open ...

Illegal skin-lightening creams containing mercury and steroids are appearing on British high streets. Here’s what’s in them ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 20% of mothers in Nigeria used skin lightening creams on their children. Maternal use of these products ...