I don’t even know where to start. I was born with black skin, but my mom bleaches her skin, and growing up from age 13, she made us use her cream, making me fair. Some of my friends who have known me for the past 8 years now think I’m naturally light-skinned. I don’t use organic or household mixtures, so my skin looks fresh and natural. The issue is that I’m tired and scared. What if I end up like my mom, who has lots of stretch marks on her body? I’m already seeing signs of it on my legs, and I’m just 24. I want to stop, but I’m scared of what society will say. The fairness doesn’t even add anything to my life, just unsolicited advances from men. Is there anything I can use to maintain my skin without toning it more or getting darker?
