For aesthetic reasons, some black women lighten the skin. Attention products used are harmful and can cause diabetes, hypertension and even skin cancer. Faced with this public health problem, the City of Paris launches from November 4 a campaign without precedent…

The figure is impressive: 20% of women of African origin living in Paris would use lighteners. Often poorly informed of the dangers or simply deceived, they risk serious consequences in using these products repeatedly. To raise awareness and make them aware of its hazards, the City of Paris launches from November 4 a campaign to raise awareness.

Physical degradation, severe injury, persistent acne, extreme refinement of skin cancer… these very dangerous products should be banned from the everyday. No prohibited products sold in a hurry or purchased in another country, no product beyond its original packaging, no mixing, advises dermatologist Antoine Petit in the guide proposed by the city.

Jean-Marie Le Guen (Deputy Public Health and relationships with the AP-HP) is launching the program with URACA (Information Association and preventive health care and social leadership of the African people ) in the districts most affected by these problems (18th, 10th and 19th).

Beyond the striking posters, comics ebony beauty intended for younger and an educational thinning of the skin what is available in three districts. The film bleach, a case not very clear was also aired on November 3 in the auditorium of City Hall. Finally, on November 7, a celebration will be held at the Mairie of the 18th arrondissement on the theme Ebony Beauty, a day citizen of the dangers of skin lightening. The program roundtable, discussion, dance, singing…



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