The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage ...

A woman's before-and-after video showing dramatic results from skin bleaching has sparked debate after she worried her ...

"Even though my hands are discoloured, I am here to buy creams for my kids so they can be light-skinned. I believe my hands ...

"I just felt it was a normal cream, and I was using them ... anyone can literally walk into a pharmacy and buy [skin bleaching products] without any prescription and use it for as long as they ...

"I just felt it was a normal cream, and I was using them ... Billboards in the city of Kano, Nigeria, advertise skin bleaching products. The government has this year issued warnings about the ...