Susan Anderson, aged 52, shares her distressing journey with skin whitening creams, beginning at 12 years old when her stepmother introduced her to them. Initially, she felt empowered by the positive attention received after lightening her skin, believing it made her more beautiful. However, the long-term effects were devastating. By her mid-20s, she faced severe skin issues, including blotches and failed stitches during surgery. Her experience highlights the dangerous allure of beauty standards favoring lighter skin and the traumatic consequences of striving for such ideals.
I just felt it was a normal cream, and I was using them. I was naive and I was vulnerable.
Within one week, I started seeing changes. I started becoming fairer than I was...I felt I was looking more beautiful.
They sewed it, but the stitches were not holding...I almost died at that point.
I felt happy. I felt I was looking more beautiful.
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