Study bares link between skin lightening products and anxiety

Study bares link between skin lightening products and anxiety

A LINK between skin lightening products (SLPs) and higher anxiety was found in a recent study conducted by the University of the Philippines (UP) Manila. Titled "Effect of Body Image Perception and Skin Lightening Practices on Mental Health of Emerging Filipino Adults: A Mixed Methods Approach," the research was conducted by Dr. Zypher Jude Regencia of the UP Manila College of Medicine, as part of his doctorate dissertation. "This research seeks…

Legislators sound alarm over increased use of skin-lightening creams - Zimbabwe News Now

HARARE – Members of Parliament on Wednesday sounded the alarm over the widespread use of skin-lightening creams by both men and women in the country, and pushed for stiffer laws to stop the import of such products. The lawmakers were debating a motion on legislative reforms on the importation, sale and distribution of skin lightening products that was raised by a Harare east MP Kiven Mutimbanyoka. The legislators also called for harsher penaltie…