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L’Oreal To Remove Words ‘Whitening,’ ‘Fair,’ And ‘Lightening’ From Skin Products

Joseph Curl
L’Oreal To Remove Words ‘Whitening,’ ‘Fair,’ And ‘Lightening’ From Skin Products
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The largest cosmetics company in the world announced on Saturday that it will remove words like “whitening,” “fair” and “lightening” on the packaging of its products.

A number of cosmetics brands have recently been bashed for offering skin-lightening products or identifying some as intended for “fair” skin.

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