Challenging the powerful skin lightening industry
The global skin lightening industry is worth a staggering US$8.6 billion. There are concerns products perpetuate a preference for lighter...
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Re:solve Talks
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Global awareness initiatives reducing skin disease stigma
Explore which role stigma plays for the 1.8 billion people globally affected by skin diseases.
Hellen Wangui Gathere — Kenya
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Women with chronic illness can be empowered with information
Public healthcare policies should support women who have to make decisions simultaneously about their pregnancy and their condition.
Angela Tufvesson — Hong Kong
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Korean skincare faces a feminist revolution
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Jyotsna Singh—India
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Influencer culture drives youth to risky cosmetic trends
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Jo Waters—United Kingdom
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Re:solve Global Health
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Sephora Kids skincare overuse calls for responsible action
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Becky McCall — United Kingdom
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Fighting light skin bias in UK’s South Asian diaspora
South Asian communities in the UK continue to grapple with toxic side effects of skin lightening practices.
Danny Buckland — United Kingdom
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Why skin cancer remains under-diagnosed in people of colour
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Zarina Geloo — Zambia
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Africa’s toxic dalliance with skin lighteners
Rooted in colourism and perpetuated by popular culture, the growing market for skin bleaching products is spawning a public health crisis.
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