EPISODE · Sep 15, 2019 · 13 MIN
The Lasting Prevalence of Skin Whitening
from Viewpoints Radio · host Marty Peterson, Ebony McMorris | AURN, Evan Rook, Gary Price
In the U.S., most women look to achieve that summery glow or bronzed tan. But in much of the world and in many ethnic cultures, having lighter skin is widely preferred and is viewed as a status symbol of beauty and wealth. To achieve this look, millions of women use whitening creams, pills and even IV drips filled with a myriad of ingredients. We speak with three experts about the prevalence of skin whitening, side effects and how to change some of these deeply rooted cultural stereotypes that feed into this mentality. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In the U.S., most women look to achieve that summery glow or bronzed tan. But in much of the world and in many ethnic cultures, having lighter skin is widely preferred and is viewed as a status symbol of beauty and wealth. To achieve this look, millions of women use whitening creams, pills and even IV drips filled with a myriad of ingredients. We speak with three experts about the prevalence of skin whitening, side effects and how to change some of these deeply rooted cultural stereotypes that feed into this mentality.
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The Lasting Prevalence of Skin Whitening
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