Namibia: Light of Complexion Girls Have All the Luck?

EENHANA - Skin bleaching has become one of the most common beauty regimes undertaken by women to have light skins, which they feel boosts their confidence and self esteem.

Some of these products have done more harm than good on people's skins and health. Many of them are banned products and contain hazardous chemicals. Be that as it may, the market for skin lightening creams has grown here in the north. However, what is not sufficiently made public is the harm that a lot of these products can do in the medium to long term. There are many techniques used to lighten skin, these include skin bleaching, using lightening creams, soap, pills, laser treatments and even surgery. When one is using any skin bleaching product one faces a risk of ultra-violet rays of any kind, since the natural protection of melanin has been removed. Most people accept the colour of their skin but some people believe that lighter skin is more advantageous.

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