'I want to become whiter because it's so pretty': the rise of skin-whitening in Senegal

Skin-whitening is big business in Senegal, with many women choosing to ignore the health risks in the pursuit of lighter skin. FRANCE 24 reports on this dangerous beauty treatment.

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