Introduction We are born different. Our minds are a million myriad colors; our hearts even more. Yet when it comes to the color of our skin, the acceptance is rigid, with lighter skin being considered more attractive. The bias is also entrenched in India, with colorism playing a role in various prospects of our life. The obsession Skin bleaching is a cosmetic practice that aims to lighten someone's skin . It is a cruel practice unknowingly practiced by many Indians. On countless occasions, we’ve heard lines like, ‘Oh my! You’ve become so dark!’ or ‘Don’t go out in the sun so often, you are already quite dark’ throughout our childhood. And if a girl is born in a family who has a dark complexion, oh then it is over for her they say. No matter how much dowry is given, she is not getting married. But the question is, can we really blame these ...
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