Is it not sad that in today’s world the topic of dark skin vs. light skin still sits on the tongues of many? What about the pursuit by some to be more fair in complexion? Believe it or not, this does not exist only within the Black community, but amongst many other cultures as well.
Having a lighter skin tone, seems to hold more respect or a higher level of beauty than one who is of a darker skin tone in various societies. Assumingly, this could be the reason why products with hydroquinone base are in such demand.
Skin bleaching has become a money making business. People (not just females) will research the market for the best effective cream that money can buy. While some retailers prosper in selling such bleaching agents on the market, those who purchase them continue to fail themselves by falling into this sad cycle.
Especially amongst younger females, the pursuit to “look lighter” has become a desperate movement because of the silly notion that being LIGHT MAKES YOUR RIGHT! Engaging in such a discouraging act exposes the skin to harmful chemicals that could lead to serious ailments such as skin cancer etc. Not only cancer can be the end result, but over time, such harsh creams sometimes create body odor.
I can attest to meeting women who use such products only with an end result of skin reverse damage. Where one has bleached for so long that by the time they have achieved senior status they have become darker than where they started off. Stripping the layer of your skin continuously is so unhealthy and dangerous.
Why is dark skin looked down upon? BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL for the mere fact that we come in all shapes and sizes—and various shades. Is that not beautiful? What other race has it like us?
