In this report the use of eye cosmetic products and procedures and how this represents a
lifestyle challenge that may exacerbate or promote the development of ocular surface and …

The use of bleaching products can have a medical or cosmetic purpose; in the latter case,
skin whitening is most widespread in countries where darker skin tones prevail and can be …

Background This systematic review aimed to evaluate the status of Human Biomonitoring
(HBM) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and provide recommendations for …

Increased life expectancy, focus on appearance, and readily available and accessible
cosmetic procedures have served to drive an increase in the number of nonsurgical …

Purpose The present study explored the young women's lived experiences of discrimination
and othering based on skin tone in two rural localities of Uttarakhand, State of India. The …

Background Various topical agents have been used to treat melasma; however, a large‐
scale evaluation among the currently available treatment is lacking. Objectives The aim of …

Colorism is a form of discrimination based on skin tone wherein people with light (er)
complexions are advantaged over those with dark (er) ones. In this review, we define key …

Background Most skin lightening products are composed of some toxic chemicals such as
mercury and hydroquinone which are classified under critical ingredients which need …

The overproduction of eumelanin leads to a panel of unaesthetic hyper-pigmented skin
diseases, including melasma and age spots. The treatment of these diseases often requires …

Based on traditional pharmacological applications and partial in vitro data, Cynanchum
atratum (CA) is proposed to act on skin whitening. However, its functional evaluation and …