Ron Robinson explains what “lightening” and “brightening” means in Korean skincare, how it differs from whitening, and if Black women should be concerned.

People should speak with a healthcare professional when looking for a skin-lightening cream, as some products can be harmful. Products with certain natural ingredients may help treat dark spots on ...

The first time Anderson used a skin whitening cream she was 12 ... and then it takes a while for it to return to your natural tone," says the dermatologist Dr. Oputo. "They often become frustrated ...

I visited a popular market in Kano, where people who call themselves "mixologists" create skin-whitening creams from scratch. The market has a whole row of shops where thousands of these creams ...