Human skin colour is, in evolutionary terms, a remarkable adaptation. Populations in equatorial zones developed more melanin ...

K-beauty has been the flag bearer of skincare trends lately; it even has the Indian audience in a chokehold. Ignoring the red ...

Glutathione works by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which is responsible for melanin production. Reduced melanin levels result in a brighter and more even skin tone over time. This property makes ...

Steroids in Whitening Creams – Some illegal products sneak ... to drastically reduce melanin and lighten the skin beyond its natural tone. Unlike brightening and whitening, bleaching is ...

According to her, bleaching creams, especially those containing ... “Long-term use weakens the skin’s natural defences. The steroids lower the skin’s immune response, allowing bacteria ...

Skin lightening products represent a major global industry ... and then it takes a while for it to return to your natural tone," says the dermatologist Dr. Oputo. "They often become frustrated and go ...

Exactly. Most bleaching creams strip your skin’s natural barrier, by making it thin, dry, and prone to irritation. A weak skin barrier means your skin can’t retain moisture, fight bacteria ...

Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel says he won’t bleach his skin again, embracing a fully melanated lifestyle after years of ...

A lady has shared the story of how she was able to stop bleaching her skin after adhering to advice given to her by her ...

Skin lightening products represent a major global industry ... and then it takes a while for it to return to your natural tone," says the dermatologist Dr. Oputo. "They often become frustrated ...