If you’ve heard the terms "skin lightening" and "skin brightening," you may be inclined to think they’re the same thing. But experts warn there are important differences, and it’s essential to ...

Here are some of the all-natural skin-lightening ingredients. Dark body areas like elbows, knees, and buttocks are harder to lighten. There are cosmetics used to make the job easier. However, they are ...

A new study reveals widespread skin-lightening practices among young adults in Nigeria, fueled by beauty pressure and low awareness of health risks. In Nigeria, skin lightening has become popular, ...

The global skin-lightening market is worth over $10 billion and growing, but the unregulated products driving it contain ...

Inna Samson was 15 when she finally gave in to the pressure to take pills to lighten her skin tone. “It’s definitely the biggest regret I have from high school,” she says. She’s been teased for most ...

LONDON — Major beauty brands are changing how they describe whitening and lightening skin-care products, but is that what the consumer wants in China, the category’s largest Asian market? “I will ...