A Nigerian lady shares her inspiring journey of self-acceptance, documenting her transformation from bleaching her skin to embracing her natural, chocolate complexion.
In a powerful before-and-after video, the lady identified as @cynthiabeth56, on TikTok highlighted the damaging effects of skin bleaching, which motivated her to embark on a path of healing and self-love.
Through her candid post, she warned about the dangers of using chemical-based beauty products, emphasizing the long-term harm they can cause.
Cynthia’s journey was not an overnight change; she described months of dedicated skincare routines to restore her skin’s natural glow.
“Note that it took me months to achieve my new skin tone. It took me a lot of time, determination, courage and good skincare products to achieve my new skin. I did it babes, and so can you!💯💪 SAY NO TO BLEACHING!!!! Start your healthy skincare journey today!!😊,” she captioned the post.
Her message resonated with many, as she encouraged women to embrace their true beauty and be cautious of societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards.
The post has since gained massive reactions from social media users who applauded her dedication to restoring self confidence and her melanin popping skin.
Watch the video below …
@cynthiabeth56 Note that it took me months to achieve my new skin tone. It took me a lot of time, determination, courage and good skincare products to achieve my new skin. I did it babes, and so can you!💯💪 SAY NO TO BLEACHING!!!! Start your healthy skincare journey today!!😊 #bleaching #healthyskin #fyp #skincare