Project management SeveralDuration
11/2025 - 10/2026
Funding German Alliance for Global Health Research: 120 000 €
Skin lightening is a complex public health and social problem that is widespread in many countries of the Global South, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The practice is shaped by beauty ideals, social and economic expectations, and inadequate regulation, and poses significant health risks due to harmful substances. Previous research has focused primarily on users, while products, sales structures and unclear labelling have been largely unexamined. The IMPACTS project aims to close this gap by…
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