Ep 36: Skin Whitening is Neither Safe Nor Trendy - A Dermatologist’s Take on Skin Color

Ep 36: Skin Whitening is Neither Safe Nor Trendy - A Dermatologist’s Take on Skin Color

In Asia, the idea of having fair skin is unfortunately tied with the concept that beautiful, healthy skin has to be first of all, fair, then smooth and without wrinkles. In this episode, Dr. Teo Wan Lin shares her thoughts on the unhealthy obsession with skin whitening in Asia, the potentially dangerous, yet still widespread practices that are used in the quest for fairer skin, and how increasing awareness and public education can help to break down stereotypes and biases that fuel this unrealistic beauty ideal. She also covers the science behind how the pigment in our skin actually confers photoprotective properties, and why we should move towards the goal of healthy skin instead of seeking to change our skin tone. Want more of our podcast? Episode Recaps and Notes:https://www.scienceofbeauty.net/; Instagram: @drteowanlin; Youtube: http://bit.ly/35rjbve

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