The phenomenon of skin lightening: Is it right to be light?
Chemicals capable of lightening the skin – variously known as skin-bleaching, skin-lightening, depigmenting, skin-evening and skin-brightening agents – are among the most commonly used skin preparations in the world. Globally, Africa reportedly exhibits a high prevalence of skin lightener use. In th...
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| Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2016-11-01
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| Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3679 |