WHILE WE ARE PROUD TO BE BLACK OTHERS ARE NOT....
JANUARY 2013
FIRST DAY
South Africa
According to a recent survey from the University of Cape Town suggests that one in three women in South Africa bleaches her skin. The survey stated that most who bleached their skin varied among the cultures, but most said they wanted to have lighter complexions. Dr. Lester noted that there has be an significant increase in the use and demand of skin bleaching products in the last 6 years. In many parts of Africa and Asia many believe that lighter toned skin among women is more beautiful. This is considered prevelant that white skin tones are better accepted in their culture and society.
Since uses of skin lighters are popular in Africa many side effects may include blood cancers such luekemia, cancers associated with liver and kidney and skin conditons known as ochronosis. However, many continue to use creams and potions to lighten their skin tones. Basically many feel better accepted and are said to have more confidence in lighter tones than dark-skinned tones. University of Cape Town Professor, Dr. David Lester stated that people needed to be educated about using skin lighters and its dangers. The World Health Organization issued a report in June 2012 that Nigerians are considered the highest rate of nations proned to using complextion creams at a rate of 77% With Togo at 59% and South Africa 35%. Psycologists indicate there are underlying reasons why people bleach their skin, but low self esteem and self-hate are ones used as crediable reasoning to bleach and are a common thread.
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