Many of these products are safe to use, but some have been reported to have dangerous ingredients. Back in 2019, we found skin care products listing elevated levels of mercury on their labels ...

In our society, having a light skin tone is perceived to be more beautiful. However, a number of lightening products may be harmful and pose health risks. A new study from the University of the ...

Titled "Effect of Body Image Perception and Skin Lightening Practices on Mental Health of Emerging Filipino Adults: A Mixed Methods Approach," the research was conducted by Dr. Zypher Jude Regencia of ...

Applying mango peels on skin can help reduce hyperpigmentation and promote an even skin tone due to its skin-lightening properties. According to PubMed, mango peels have antioxidant, antibacterial ...

An ITV Wales This Week investigation has found shops across South Wales selling skin lightening creams with an illegal and potentially harmful ingredient. The products contain hydroquinone ...

Our undercover journalists have discovered illegal skin lightening products containing the harsh chemical hydroquinone - which should only be prescribed by a doctor - being sold over the counter ...

Anti-ageing to enhanced radiance, IV drips for a busy lifestyle: Benefits and skin effects (Photo by Twitter/profusionillc) Dr Gulhima Arora pointed out that other ingredients in IV infusions are ...

Your skin isn’t just glowing — it’s gassy. And now, science is sniffing it out. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed the world’s first contactless wearable device that can ...

Glutathione – An antioxidant popular in skin-lightening treatments, though its effectiveness is still debated. This soap has an intense reputation on social media, and honestly, I get why.

The health department warned about 22 skin-lightening products, including 15 products from Pakistan and two from Thailand, that include dangerous levels of mercury. City officials said they had ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at ...

According to an eye-opening article in The New York Times, over-the-counter skin lightening creams like Fair & White can cause disturbing side-effects. One of the most disturbing legacies that ...