MISS OMOWUNMI OGUNDE
Why do you bleach?
I am a fair person, I believe I should be lighter than this.
Does it have side effect?
No, it does not because of my natural skin.
How long have you been bleaching?
It has been long, when I was in secondary school.
How much do you spend on the cream?
My creams cost me N10,000. I use Body White and others.
EFFIONG
Why do you bleach?
I don’t believe I am bleaching. I use any cream that comes my way.
Does it have side effect?
Yes, spots on my joints. People believe I bleach.
How long have you been bleaching?
I started using my cream, Caro White some months ago.
How much do you spend to get the cream?
My cream cost me N3,000.
MRS. SAMUEL
Why do you bleach?
I bleach because my husband believes fair girls are the vogue. So, in order for him not to look out for other young girls, I bleach.
Does it have side effect?
Yes, all I know is that I want to satisfy my husband.
How long have you been bleaching?
For two years.
How much do you spend to get your cream?
N2,000.
TUNDE
Why do you bleach?
I don’t bleach, my skin reacts to the cream I use.
Does it have side effect?
Yes, it does. It gives the skin a repulsive odour.
How long have you been bleaching?
I started using my normal cream ever since I made up my mind to start using cream. I use Body White.
How much do you spend to get the cream?
All my creams I spend N2,500.
– SHADE WESLEY METIBOGUN and DOLAPO AMODENI