Whitening cream warnings compete with cultural desire for lighter skin

Cambodia’s Ministry of Health is warning the public to beware many skin whitening creams, which have been found to have high levels of mercury in them. Whitening is a common practice in Cambodia, for both men and women, in a culture where lighter skin is often idealized. And that can make it hard to get the message across. ...

Sokummono Khan
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