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Skin whitening, also known as skin lightening and skin bleaching, is the practice of using chemical substances in an attempt to lighten the skin or provide an even skin color by reducing the melanin concentration in the skin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening, while some have proven to be toxic or have ...
Jackson was diagnosed with the skin disorder vitiligo, which results in white patches on the skin and sensitivity to sunlight. To treat the condition, he used fair-colored makeup [3] and skin-lightening prescription creams [4] [5] to cover up the uneven blotches of color caused by the illness. The creams would have further lightened his skin.
Most commonly, depigmentation of the skin is linked to people born with vitiligo, which produces differing areas of light and dark skin. Monobenzone also causes skin depigmentation. Increasingly, people who are not afflicted with vitiligo experiment with lower concentrations of monobenzone creams in the hope of lightening their skin tone evenly.
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Skin-whitening products have remained popular over time, often due to historical beliefs and perceptions about fair skin. Sales of skin-whitening products across the world grew from $40 billion to $43 billion in 2008. [155] In South and East Asian countries, people have traditionally seen light skin as more attractive, and a preference for ...
The Best Moisturizers for Mature Skin, According to Celebs Over 40. Marissa Wu. January 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM. PureWow editors select every item that appears on this page, and some items may be ...