WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on over-the-counter sales of skin-lightening products, saying possible health risks cannot justify their being sold without a ...

The skin lightening industry is filled with products containing ingredients that could literally kill you. Mercury, hydroquinone and other toxic chemicals promise brighter skin but deliver cancer, ...

Meagan Good says rumors that she intentionally bleached her skin taught her a valuable lesson in self-acceptance. The photo ...

The Associated Press reports that even after a “Don’t Kill the Skin” campaign by Jamaican health officials to educate people about the dangers of skin-bleaching cream, their use hasn’t decreased at ...

Skin creams that use hydroquinone as the primary bleaching agent are some of the most popular cosmetics in Ghana, where fairness is often associated with beauty and a person’s social capital.

Skin lightening and whitening are sometimes used synonymously and refer to bleaching the skin, a treatment that makes the skin's complexion lighter. However, the use of hazardous materials in ...

Some skin care products containing harmful ingredients are for sale online and in South Florida stores. Many local beauty supply stores have aisles filled with products advertised to “lighten,” “fade, ...

Many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin thinning and other long-term health issues. [Courtesy] Every time Caroline* (not her real name) looked in the ...

Skin lightening is a popular topic, especially in places where lighter skin is seen as more desirable. So many want to lighten dark spots, even out their skin tone, or try to achieve a certain beauty ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. We sometimes spend so much money on products that could be harming our skin (Photo ...

It's not only wrinkles that make your skin look older — it's the uneven pigment caused by sun damage. Fortunately, a new generation of skin-lightening creams can make your skin glow. At 39, Jennifer ...