))
EP 34 Skin Bleaching Practices in Skin of Color
Manage episode 362153543 series 3321281
Content provided by Judith Borger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Judith Borger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Dr. Borger is joined by Dr Yinka Akin-Deko to discuss the history of skin bleaching in skin of color and the dangers associated with it.
Trigger Warning / Disclaimer: there is an element of racism and imperialism that is part of this conversation. We might touch on a sensitive topic, but we believe this conversation is one that’s needed and necessary.
Dr Yinka Akin-Deko is a Family Physician practicing in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She is the owner of DYS Skincare, a company founded with the goal of inclusivity after Dr. Akin-Deko struggled to find skincare products made with black skin in mind.
Dr Yinka is also well known for a series of Facebook live videos to where she continues sharing knowledge on skincare which she acquired through her medical education and personal study.
You can find out more, here:
Instagram: instagram.com/dr.yinkaskin/
Facebook: facebook.com/dryinka
Twitter: twitter.com/DrYinkaSkin
TikTok:tiktok.com/@dr.yinka.skin
Website: www.dryinkaskin.com
74 episodes
Share
