Skin discoloration happens to all of us. Everything from sun exposure and friction to hormones and past breakouts can leave behind dark spots or uneven patches of pigment. And those tricky areas like ...

One of the most disturbing legacies that plagues the African American community is the light skin/dark skin issue. Whether we like it or not, many dark-skinned women still find that, in some cases, ...

Skin lightening products can be dangerous for consumers when they contain harmful ingredients that are illegal for over-the-counter sales, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned. The potentially ...

The FDA has launched an initiative warning about over-the-counter skin lightening products after receiving reports of side effects. The agency's Skin Facts! Initiative, announced last week, is aimed ...

Skin lightening is a popular topic, especially in places where lighter skin is seen as more desirable. So many want to lighten dark spots, even out their skin tone, or try to achieve a certain beauty ...

Some people of color may be putting their skin and lives in danger by subscribing to what society defines as beauty. Experts say the use of some skin bleaching products are dangerous and people need ...