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Cardi B opposes skin bleaching in Mzansi

by Ivor Price
9th March 2023
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Cardi B’s skincare brand, Kulture Wave Beauty, partners with Unesco to combat the harmful effects of skin bleaching in Africa with a natural and safe skincare line designed to celebrate melanin-rich skin. Photo: Supplied/Health For Mzansi

Cardi B’s skincare brand, Kulture Wave Beauty, partners with Unesco to combat the harmful effects of skin bleaching in Africa with a natural and safe skincare line designed to celebrate melanin-rich skin. Photo: Supplied/Health For Mzansi

Kulture Wave Beauty by Cardi B, a popular beauty brand, announced its commitment to fight against skin bleaching in Africa. Skin bleaching, a dangerous trend, is commonly associated with beauty and social status in many African countries.

Cardi B’s skincare brand is set to launch a line of products that celebrate melanin-rich skin and discourage the use of harmful chemicals on the body. The move is part of the brand’s mission to promote self-love, empower women, and promote positive body image.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that approximately 77% of women in Nigeria use skin-lightening products. In other countries like Togo, South Africa, and Senegal, the numbers are even higher. Skin bleaching is a harmful practice that perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards and can lead to serious health consequences, including cancer.

Cardi B beauty range: Dr Edith Gibson, chief executive of Delight Cosmeceutical Labs. Photo: Supplied/Ventureburn
Dr Edith Gibson, chief executive of Delight Cosmeceutical Labs. Photo: Supplied/Ventureburn

Cardi B has partnered with Unesco and Rwandan president Paul Kagame to ban skin-lightening products, and Ghana has followed suit. The bans are an important step towards promoting healthy skin care habits and raising awareness about the dangers of skin bleaching in Africa.

The American rapper’s skincare brand is unique because it is designed to celebrate diversity and promote self-love.

Kulture Wave Beauty will be available online and in-store and will expand to stores across Africa in the future. The line includes a range of natural and safe skincare products that nourish and protect the skin, free from harmful chemicals.

The partnership between Kulture Wave Beauty, Delight Cosmeceutical Labs, and Unesco aims to mitigate the devastating effects of skin bleaching in tropical regions of Africa. Bleaching agents contain toxic chemicals that can damage the skin and lead to several health problems, including liver damage, kidney failure, cancer, and premature aging.

Cardi B’s line of natural and safe skincare products will help combat the harmful effects of skin bleaching and promote healthy skin practices in Africa. The partnership is set to create a world where all women feel empowered and beautiful, regardless of their skin colour.

“We want to help women embrace their natural beauty and feel confident in their own skin,” said Cardi B. The partnership between Kulture Wave Beauty, Unesco, and Delight Cosmeceutical Labs is an important step towards promoting positive body image and raising awareness about the dangers of skin bleaching in Africa.

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