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Color complexes in the Philippines
by Lulu Maginde In ‘Filipinos and the Color complex,’ Joanne Rondilla questions the reader, especially readers here in Asia, what the ‘ideal’ concept of beauty is, and how different people within Asia...
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Skin Lightening in South Africa
by Yutaro Nishioka The trend of skin lightening, especially among women, is getting increasingly common all over the world, including South Africa, where the major part of its population is black....
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Japanese Whiteness and Bihaku Products: Media Influence on Aesthetic Values...
by Rena Shoji Bihaku (skin-whitening) products are “must-haves” in Japan. I think using those products is almost considered as etiquette to avoid getting sun tanned to keep your skin tone...
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The Pervasive Nature of Skin Lightening Products
by Olivia Katherine Parker Skin lightening products are a really interesting topic due to their pervasive nature. They’ve been around for hundreds of years. Not only are they used within Asian cultures...
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