Bathabile Dlamini joins the growing trend of South African public figures embracing cosmetic treatments for a youthful look.

The International League of Dermatological Societies has released an updated position statement on the use of topical ...

Skin brightening is about increasing your skin’s radiance and evening out your skin tone without altering your natural complexion. It’s the safest and most skin-friendly approach.

Skin lightening treatments can remove existing melanin deposits. Examples include laser therapy, intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment, and certain topical creams and ointments. Methods to lower ...

The skin often heals with a more even tone afterward. Prescription-lightening cream works by bleaching the skin. These involve a topical lightening agent, such as hydroquinone. Prescription ...

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Skin lightening products represent a major global ... Some customers want other types of products, too. "Injections, like this one," he says, holding up a small clear box of capsules of hyaluronic ...

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

Fatima's toddler still has sores on his face from skin-lightening products that are taking time to heal The approved dosage of kojic acid in creams in Nigeria is 1%, according to Nafdac. I even saw ...

Skin-whitening or lightening ... I even saw salesmen giving women injections. Dr Leonard Omokpariola, a director at Nafdac, says attempts are being made to educate people about the risks.