Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve heard the terms "skin lightening" and "skin brightening," you may be inclined to think they’re the same thing. But ...

Skin lightening is popular in many parts of the world, including Africa. However, medical experts have warned those who intend to try it out of the hazards that may come with the practice. Although ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study found skin lightening to be prevalent among people of color in the U.S. (Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; ...

We hear from young Africans who have used products to lighten their skin.

This story is part of 'White lies', a series by CNN's As Equals investigating skin whitening practices worldwide to expose the underlying drivers of colorism, the industry that profits from it and the ...

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, ...

Skin whitening is the use of cosmetic products or services to reduce the amount of melanin, or pigment, in the skin to make it appear lighter. It's a big industry and predominantly targets women of ...

Skin lightening might not be a familiar topic to many Americans, but it is an intensely popular subject globally and in some U.S. communities of color: The hashtag #whiteningcream has over 40 million ...