On the shelves of makeup counters and drugstores sits an array of foundations in various olive, ivory, and fair shades. But ...

A new DNA study reveals that dark skin was common among early Europeans for much longer than previously believed. Pale skin became prevalent only around 3,000 years ago. The research suggests that ...

JT wasted no time checking the haters on TikTok who accused her of skin bleaching, saying, "Stop talking about me." ...

In Thailand, one of Southeast Asia’s most status-conscious yet least equal nations, having dark skin carries generations of cultural baggage. A dark complexion has long been associated with ...

Every few months, social media stirs up the same tired conversation: Skin bleaching. Someone’s glow-up or flawless look has ...

Cheddar Man, believed to have lived in Britain 10,000 years ago. Challenging the long-held beliefs about the skin colour of Europeans, a recent study, published in the preprint bioRxiv database ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The government in Nigeria is warning about the health risks of skin lightening, where potent chemicals can thin and damage ...

If dark underarms make you feel self-conscious, there’s something you should know: It’s a common skin affliction that many people deal with. But just because it’s not unusual doesn’t mean ...

The majority of Europeans living 5,000 years ago, including those who built Stonehenge, may have had dark skin, a new study suggests. It was already believed that Britain’s early inhabitants, such as ...

While sneaking up on prey, cuttlefish employ a dynamic skin display to avoid detection in last moments of approach, researchers have found.