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Skin Bleaching on the Rise in Jamaica

In the worldwide quest for beauty, it is not uncommon to see everything from plastic surgery to collagen employed for the most satisfying self-image. But in the ghettos of Jamaica, the drive to ...
The Jamaica Observer

The Jamaican skin bleaching phenomenon

A significant body of research has repeatedly sounded the alarm, uncovering “alarmingly high levels of mercury” in numerous imported skin-lightening products readily available on the Jamaican market.
The Washington Post

Many Jamaicans bleach their skin, but few people talk about it. A dancehall star wants to change that.

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Alabaster skin, hazel eyes and blond hair are not uncommon features for a pop star. But when Jamaican dance hall artist Spice adopted that look for a recent music video, it stunned ...
Seattle Times

Skin bleaching a growing problem in Jamaica slums

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mikeisha Simpson covers her body in greasy white cream and bundles up in a track suit to avoid the fierce sun of her native Jamaica, but she’s not worried about skin cancer. The 23 ...
Washington Times

Skin bleaching a growing problem in Jamaica slums

KINGSTON, JAMAICA | Mikeisha Simpson covers her body in greasy white cream and bundles up in a track suit to avoid the fierce sun of her native Jamaica, but she is not worried about skin cancer. The ...