These include white or whitening, light or lightening, bright or brightening and some of them will even directly tell you that this is a bleaching cream. Other times you can’t tell especially ...

The first time Anderson used a skin whitening cream she was 12. Her stepmother gave it to her but didn't tell her what it was for. "She never explained it to me," she says. "I just felt it was a ...

Many bleaching creams contain harmful chemicals like steroids, which can lead to skin thinning and other long-term health issues. [Courtesy] Every time Caroline* (not her real name) looked in the ...

The experts noted that bleaching creams and soaps often contain harsh chemicals such as hydroquinone, potent steroids, and mercury, which can cause skin thinning, irritation, and long-term damage.

The International League of Dermatological Societies has released an updated position statement on the use of topical ...