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Skin lightening in the Middle East
Overview of skin lightening in the Middle East / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skin lightening is a common practice in several Middle Eastern countries, particularly among women.[3] The use of skin lightening products among Middle Eastern women has been attributed to the perceived association between light skin and beauty,[2] as well as marriage and employment opportunities.[1] Furthermore, the portrayal of light skin as the beauty ideal in popular media has contributed to the use of skin lightening products among Middle Eastern women.[4]
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