Susan Anderson, age 52, sits in the corner of a sunlit waiting room at a dermatology clinic in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. Dark patches of skin, dotted with brighter pigments, surround her eyes and ...

Skin whitening is a major industry around the world, including in the U.S., but it is endemic in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country. It's rooted in colonial-era beauty standards that see brighter ...

Learn how to check if your lotion contains bleaching agents. Spot harmful ingredients, avoid unsafe creams, and choose safe skincare products in Nigeria. Many people in Nigeria buy lotions and body ...

Learn why your skin-lightening products have stopped working, the hidden dangers of harsh ingredients, and how to switch to safer, skin-loving alternatives It’s 2025, and the obsession with achieving ...

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has issued a clarion call for African nations to collaborate in tackling the widespread use of harmful ...

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists (NAD) has launched a nationwide campaign to address the growing public health concerns linked to skin bleaching in Nigeria. The campaign, themed ...

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage skin. It's a booming... Skin bleaching is terribly popular -- and takes a ...