Spreading of Dangerous Skin-Lightening Products as a Result of Colourism: A Review
The use of bleaching products can have a medical or cosmetic purpose; in the latter case, skin whitening is most widespread in countries where darker skin tones prevail and can be driven by psychosocial, cultural and economic reasons. Skin-whitening products containing highly toxic active ingredient...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/6/3177 |