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BY Farida Dawkins, 11:00am June 20, 2018,

Crazy things black people do to lighten their skin

by Farida Dawkins, 11:00am June 20, 2018,

Crazy things black people do to lighten their skin

On the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, women buy bleaching products sold in plastic bags…WBUR

Cream concoctions

Cocktails of skin creams containing harmful elements such as hydroquinone, mercury and cortisone are added to increase the speed and potency of lighter skin.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: June 20, 2018

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