Global Industry Analysts, a market intelligence agency, has projected that the world fairness market will reach US$ 23 billion by 2020. So, what’s the problem with fairness creams? “It affects many other behaviours, because unlike pimples or glasses, you can’t outgrow your skin,” she says. Other effects are skin rashes, skin discolouration, reduction in the skin’s resistance to bacterial and fungal infections, and anxiety, depression or psychosis. The latter leave your skin the same colour, but give the appearance of looking clearer and brighter because it reflects more light.

Source: The Hindu May 08, 2017 01:30 UTC