Skin bleaching is the cosmetic application of topical ointments, gels, soaps and household chemicals to de-pigment or lighten (bleach) the skin complexion.
Production and marketing of skin bleaching products has become a multi-billion dollar industry,
servicing all parts of the world, making it one of the most common forms of potentially harmful body modification practices worldwide

Dermatologic consequences include: skin lesions, epidermal atrophy (thinning of
the skin), exogenous ochronosis (bluish black tissue discoloration), eczema, bacterial and fungal infections, dermatitis (skin inflammation), scabies (contagious skin disease), warts, acne, sun damage and body odour skin bleaching can lead to fragile skin, poor wound healing, scarring and the need for corrective surgery
Other more serious health risks include hypertension, diabetes, infertility,
leukaemia (blood cancer), skin cancer, foetal toxicity (foetal poisoning), immunosuppression (suppression of a healthy immune response), renal and liver impairment and failure, Cushing’s syndrome (hormone disorder), insomnia, memory loss, tremors, speech and hearing impairment. Continue
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..as in, I hope they will hear..but they won't.. and this matter is really getting out of hands.
It is now even mordernized, they bleach with natural materials now, so that the damages will be minimal.
This act is very dangerous, as the skin absorb all those dangerous chemicals into the body tru the sweat pores .
There by, it will start accumulating, and when later leads to a problems with complications in the future .
Cancer every where, etc.. Nafdac self no help the matter at all..
90% body cares are filled with, harmful and banned chemicals.. this are creams u see even in pharmaceuticals.. OSU mi hoo..
Becareful, of skincares containing.. steroids, mercury, Hydroquinone etc.
And always read what ever you wanna buy in mall, if you don't know about it, quickly browse to know more.
Shallom

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