Prof Ncoza Dlova

Professor Ncoza Dlova sheds light on controversial skin lightening.

Skin-lightening products are used by a third of African and Indian women in South Africa Cultural and historical perceptions equating a fairer skin with social advantage are pervasive and strongly reinforced by the media. Today on Afternoon Express, dermatologist Professor Ncoza Dlova sheds light on the effects of skin-lightening and the harm it can cause to the user's skin.