Top 5 African countries where women bleach their skin to look white

South Africa

In a country where there is much more technological advancement, it is no surprise that South Africa makes the list. The country has 35 per cent of its black women surrendering to the need for lighter skin and thus purchasing bleaching products of all kind. The country has, over the past few years, also seen a rise in the use of cosmetic surgeries to lighten their skin.

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