Women of color spend more than $8 billion on bleaching creams worldwide every year

Women of color spend more than $8 billion on bleaching creams worldwide every year

By Ronald Hall, The Conversation The idealization of light skin as the pinnacle of beauty affects self-esteem for women of color around the world. In many cultures, skin color is a social benchmark that is often used by people of color and whites alike in lieu of race. Attractiveness, marriageability, career opportunities and socioeconomic status […]