Why People Risk Their Lives To Bleach Their Skin | Shady | Refinery29

On this episode of Shady, our host, Lexy Lebsack travels to the Philippines to uncover the toxic reality of skin bleaching. This cultural trend is practicing world wide even with deadly side effects. Watch this week’s Shady to understand the truth about skin bleaching! ABOUT SERIES Shady is the side of the beauty world you haven’t seen. Hosted by Refinery29 Senior Beauty Editor, Lexy Lebsack, the series swivels between the unexpected and uplifting, dives deep into the dark underbelly of beauty, gives a voice to those trampled by this quickly growing industry, and questions what it’s all worth. From counterfeit makeup to skin trafficking for cosmetic procedures, we go there. ABOUT REFINERY29 Refinery29 is a modern woman’s destination for how to live a stylish, well-rounded life.