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Youth Educational Video to End Colorism, Skin-lightening Practice, and Chemical Exposures

This educational video was created by youth leaders involved in Beautywell’s Young Women’s Wellness…

The Impact of Skin-lightening Products and Chemical Exposure

In this short documentary, we discuss the impact of colorism, the skin-lightening practices and…

Hydroquinone Chemical Exposure from Skin Lightening Products Animation

This animation video focuses on educating communities of color about hydroquinone exposure from…

Mercury  Chemical Exposure from Skin Lightening Products Animation

This animation video focuses on educating communities of color about Mercury exposure from…

Steroid Chemical Exposure from Skin Lightening Products Animation

This animation video focuses on educating communities of color about Steroid exposure from…

Hydroquinone Exposure

Research has found harmful ingredients in skinlightening products, including…

Mercury Fact Sheet for Business Owners

Skin lightening creams & soaps have mercury in them. Mercury is dangerous and bad for people’s…

Mercury Exposure From Skin-lightening Products

Using skin-lightening products is not safe. Most skin-lightening products contain toxic chemicals…

Somali Youth – Educational & Uplifting Messages about Colorism

This video is an educational video meant to raise awareness and understanding about colorism in the…

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