Name : Baiq Meisy Arum Anjani

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Number : 019.06.0017

The Dark Side of Skin Lightening

This is the VOA Special English HEALTH REPORT.

In many societies, often want to have white skin compared to black skin, bright skin
can be assessed perfect, These beliefs can lead to social pressures. More and more people with
dark skin are using skin-lightening products, even if it means they may face health risks.
They believe that having whiter skin will improve their lives. people think that if you
have bright skin, the future will be bright. Many products that contain chemicals can make our
skin bright and feel light, but very dangerous for health. One of the most dangerous is
hydroquinone.
Hydroquinone has been banned in several countries. This chemical has been linked to
kidney damage and some kinds of cancer. this is also dangerous to use in pregnant women,
bleaching products make the skin color lighter. But after long-term use they can cause problems.
They could even make some skin darker.
The chemicals in the products block and break down the natural process that gives
color to skin. The skin loses its natural barrier to protect against sunlight. Then the skin can
become thick and discolored. Usually the person will use more of the product in an effort to
correct the problem, but this only makes it worse. some examples can also cause blackened
fingernails, infections and permanent skin damage. And these are not the only risks. change their
skin color suffer emotional damage. They feel regret and sadness. They feel that instead of
risking their health, they should have learned to love and accept their skin color as it
was.Therefore love yourself as you are, treat it with natural ingredients and always eat healthy
foods.