Video: 8 Out Of 10 Nigerian Women Bleach Their Skin
According the World Health Organisation, 8 out of 10 Nigerian women bleach their skin. According to Aljazeera's report, the is not only common among women but also with men.
Most of the women bleach because they want to look beautiful in a continent where being beautiful is measured on the fairness of your skin. Staying black, is not beautiful.
The women believe it will afford them to opportunity to become successful as well as in finding a husband.
The World Health Organisation says more than 70 percent of Nigerian women admit they use such products — even though they are aware of the health risk that is associated with bleaching the skin.