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*A spokesperson for African American singing sensation Beyonce Knowles refused to comment; but that did not stop the rumors from circulating in Hollywood last week. Is Beyonce using bleaching creams and other chemical products to lighten her skin? The speculation began when the singer was spotted shopping in Hollywood last week (pictured). Her hair had been dyed blond and observers said her complexion was several shades lighter. (Beyonce actually looked Caucasian).
If the speculation is true, Ms. Knowles would join the likes of Lil Kim, Sammy Sosa, Tyra Banks and the late king of pop Michael Jackson – all of whom reportedly bleached their skins in order to achieve a lighter look. The controversy surrounding Blacks bleaching their skins has even gone international. Popular Jamaican dance hall DJ Vybz Kartel set tongues a wagging in that Caribbean nation recently when he appeared in public with what one newspaper critic labeled a “zombie-like” look after bleaching his skin.
There have been similar cases among Black entertainers in Britain where cosmetic surgeon Dr. Georges Roman warned recently that “many in the black community are causing themselves damage as a result of using skin-lightening products incorrectly.”
Roman added, “… some of the most extreme cases have come from the U.S. where patients have been leaving a cosmetic cream containing hydroquinone on the skin resulting in excessive damage.” The potential damage includes developing eczema or acne and post inflammatory conditions which must be treated immediately.
But why are some Black entertainers bleaching their skins. Is it Black self-hatred; an acceptance of a white standard of beauty or a matter of personal choice?
I think this story is asinine. I don’t think Beyonce bleaches her skin that pic was taken outside where the lighting is much brighter. I noticed taht when she was sitting courtside at the NBA Allstar game she looked the same as always. She has been wearing the blond/reddish hair for a long time now. As for Tyra hse looks the same as the first time I seen her. Lil KIm and Sammy and the Jamacian dude have altered their appearance 100% but they did not go to the extreme as Michael Jackson did. If people want to bleach their skin or whatever then it is their business and they have to endure the consequences if some thing goes wrong.
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Her hair had been “died” blond, EUR shouldn’t that be “dyed” (shrugs) anyways I don’t know, Beyonce does look pale skin in this picture.
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Maybe she is getting ready to do a new movie where she plays a white woman.
FIRST, we see this trick in blackface a few days ago. NOW, we see this trick looking like a Caucasian.
I too would believe this was an illusion of the camera and sunlight, if it wasn’t for that BLONDE WIG/WEAVE.
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Looks like good facials and rest to me. Nothing near bleaching, tho. That’s reaching.
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Correction: MJ DID NOT bleach his skin! He had vitiligo which causes the skin to lose it’s pigment (color). Especially when a person is under stress, like MJ, it can spread over the entire body. I know this for a fact because my mother and a cousin have it. My cousin, who was brown skinned, is now completely white except for her hair, it is black. My Mom covers her spots with concealer so no one suspects she has it.
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