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Skin Whitening Science

Skin whitening, skin lightening and skin bleaching refers to the process of using chemical substances in the form of soaps, pills, creams, etc. in an attempt to lighten skin tone or provide an even skin complexion by lessening the concentration of melanin. Several chemicals have been shown to be effective in skin whitening. Motives behind the use of skin lightening products vary considerably between cultures. In many cultures skin whitening is pursued for aesthetic and cultural reasons. White