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feature by Doris Amenyo
Accra, July 25, GNA – Many young women in the
the company came to equate beauty with the lightening of the skin and various
cosmetics are used to achieve this effect.
There is so much pbadion attached to reaching
lighter skin and many chemicals, lotions, soaps, herbs and other unhealthy
concoctions are used to change the color of the skin to light or light color.
These products often contain keys
chemicals – hydroquinone and mercury, which can sometimes lead to
physical effects, such as cancer, rashes and scaly skin, as well as uneven light
and dark spots on the skin.
There is also this dangerous trend where
Pregnant women take pills during pregnancy to lighten the skin of their unborn children
babies.
Light-skinned models are frequently used
market products and services on billboards and posters. It also strengthens
the idea that having a lighter skin is the mark of beauty and many non-guided
Ladies attribute to such notions.
Whitening of the skin, lightening of the skin and skin
Bleaching refers to the practice of using chemicals for the purpose of
to lighten the skin or give an even complexion to the skin by reducing melanin
concentration in the skin.
Just as it is a very controversial subject, it
has been in existence since the sixteenth century. It is spread in dark skin
cultures of tones around the world, among the African diaspora and on Africa
continent
Despite its serious effects as inorganic
Mercury in whitening creams can cause kidney damage, discoloration of the skin and
rashes among others, the practice is still prevalent and the market for such
the products continue to increase.
Knowing the risks and dangers involved,
Parliament has introduced legislation against the use of skin lightening products
and although the importation of many related products has been banned,
the products are still on the market to announce their potential.
Users of these products told Ghana News
Agency that has lighter skin is the acceptable standard and this has led
them in the whitening craze of the skin without regard to the dangerous side
effects.
Many also claim that ignorance, craze for
fashion and desire to look more beautiful are the issues that propelled
them to patronize such products.
There is the need for more education and
creating awareness to complement the efforts of the Food and Drugs Authority,
Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service
Several products were banned, confiscated
and destroyed; the dangers and effects of these products have been highlighted
and discussed on various public and media platforms; yet a lot of ignorance
and credulity are plummeting due to the availability of these products on
the steps.
And how can anyone explain to a credulous lady?
that there is no need to take pills to improve the color of his unborn child
child. And who are the importers of these products?
Various models and popular Ghanaian
People like Ama K. Abebrese, Nana Ama Mcbrown and Paulina Oduro have
have added their voices to the anti-money laundering campaign calling women to love
their natural complexion and say no to whitening of the skin.
I urge you to join in the effort we are going to
increase awareness efforts; let's say no to the bleaching of the skin.
GNA
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