A new study found skin lightening to be prevalent among people of color in the U.S. (Illustration by Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) The use of topical skin-lightening — also referred ...

A lot of Americans want to lighten their skin. Skin lightening, also called whitening or bleaching, is a multibillion-dollar industry with products that can damage the skin and that, researchers say, ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Skin lightening might not be a familiar topic to many Americans, but it is a popular subject globally and in some U.S.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Skin lightening agents are reportedly used in more than 20% of individuals with skin of color. Many individuals ...

Some people of color may be putting their skin and lives in danger by subscribing to what society defines as beauty. Experts say the use of some skin bleaching products are dangerous and people need ...

Skin lightening is a popular topic, especially in places where lighter skin is seen as more desirable. So many want to lighten dark spots, even out their skin tone, or try to achieve a certain beauty ...

The use of topical skin-lightening — also referred to as skin-bleaching — products has been a point of contention for years because of links to health problems, including skin damage, and its ...