Skin bleaching is still a huge issue, with teenagers and young black women turning to make their skin lighter - and damaging their health in the process.
On top of the ethical implications, skin bleaching products are often sold illegally and contain chemicals that have been banned because they have been deemed unsafe to use. Hydroquinone is one such ingredient. According to the, hydroquinone works by "inhibiting production of the pigment melanin, which gives skin its colour. Its overuse has been linked with a blue grey pigmentation known as ochronosis developing in the skin.
Another extremely harmful chemical often found in illegal skin bleaching products is mercury, which inhibits the formation of melanin, resulting in a lighter skin tone. A report by thewarned that the use of mercury in such creams resulted in a number of dangerous consequences. "The main adverse effect of the inorganic mercury contained in skin lightening soaps and creams is kidney damage.
and an expert in skin conditions like acne, sun damage, scarring, hyperpigmentation or premature ageing. At Harley Street Skin, we do not advocate skin bleaching for ethical reasons."
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