| 单词 | skin-lightening |
| 释义 | > as lemmasskin-lightening skin-lightening adj. and n. (a) adj. that makes (or purports to make) skin paler or lighter; used esp. of a cosmetic product or treatment designed for use by non-white people; (b) n. the action or process of making skin lighter or paler. ΚΠ 1928 Afro-American (Baltimore) 31 Mar. 15/5 Nadinola [bleaching cream] contains the most powerful skin-lightening properties known to beauty science, yet blended so carefully they cannot harm the tenderest skin. 1928 Photoplay Aug. (Advertising section) 111/2 Modern beauty science has perfected an utterly new way in skin lightening. 1974 Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin) 5 Dec. 15/2 An article written by four dermatologists at a hospital in Johannesburg..describes the skin-lightening creams as ‘cosmetic disasters’ and..blames them for inflicting permanent damage on thousands of Africans. 2017 L. Ajayi I'm judging You iv. 40 Skin lightening is a global issue, but I can only speak to my experience as a Nigerian. In Nigeria, bleaching is not uncommon... Folks refer to it as ‘toning’ to make themselves feel better. < as lemmas |
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