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Chinese Women Use Umbrellas, Masks to Avoid Sun, Keep Skin White

Question: Why were so many women holding umbrellas over their heads on a clear, sunny day in Zhengzhou? Answer: To shade themselves from the sun and avoid darkening their skin. Chinese women are obsessed with having white skin: the lighter, the better. It’s an ancient preference that fuels a multibillion-dollar, skin-whitening industry and gives tanning-bed… Read More ›