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Apr. 8th, 2009 09:19 pm
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Skin Bleachers in Jamaica



Despite being entirely illegal, skin lightening creams are big business both in the UK and in Jamaica - but who are the women - and men - who use them? And who sells them?


Colonialism leading to the whiter the better, the blacker the worse mentality...Thanks a lot, Britain.
Lighter is Better

Date: 2009-04-09 11:31 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] buria-q.livejournal.com
"Both habits are equally unnecessary and even dangerous. They cause skin problems and even cancer. I fail to see any conspiracy by the cosmetic industry here – people have always admired and/or wanted what they don’t have."

not even remotely the same dynamic and you know it.

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