Skin Bleaching
15 Feb
Avila Naturalle, Africa’s leading manufacturer of genuine natural body care products, has launched a campaign against skin bleaching with the 2025 edition of Be-you-tiful campaign titled “Glow with Confidence, Say No to Bleaching.”
23 Jan
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, has raised the alarm over the risks associated with skin bleaching and made a case for public reorientation to stop this harmful practice. Dr Salako, speaking at a workshop in Libreville, Gabon, on January 22, 2025, noted the World Health Organisation's (WHO) distinction…
5 Jun 2024
Skin bleaching is the practice of using various creams, lotions, and other products to lighten one's skin tone. It has unfortunately become a widespread phenomenon, especially across Africa as a whole. While the allure of achieving a "fairer" complexion may seem attractive, the reality is that skin bleaching poses serious health risks and is often rooted…
5 May 2024
Popular Nigerian on-air personality (OAP) and social media influencer, Toke Makinwa, has revealed she regrets ever bleaching her skin. In a conversation on X, the influencer revealed her regrets about bleaching her skin during a question-and-answer session with her fans and followers. When asked about potential regrets, Toke Makinwa initially declared, "Nothing. Regret is so…
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