This August 2017, Ghanaian Food and Drug Administration has placed a ban on all bleaching creams containing hydroquinone, citing the potential health risks they pose to those who use them. Ivory Coast did same in 2015 while 2006 was the turn of USA. Currently, Nigerian Association of Dermatologists has begun a process with the lawmakers to ban the use of these products. Brethren, what do we do to protect our "white" sisters before they disappear like dinosaurs? I think someone mentioned Carica papaya extract as an alternative. Let's promote bio-diversification.