I have to say how disappointed I am with Fair and Lovely Cream as someone who has only recently tried it. Not only did it not live up to its promises, but it also promoted a negative message and maintained harmful beauty standards.
First and foremost, the outcomes were not very good. I used the cream consistently for weeks, but my complexion did not change much. The product makes the claim that it will even out skin tone, lighten skin, and reduce dark spots. However, it simply did not live up to these claims. Instead, after applying it, my skin felt heavy and greasy, making me feel uncomfortable and unnatural throughout the day.
However, Fair and Lovely Cream's true depressing quality extends beyond its lack of efficacy as a skincare product. The company has been criticized for a long time for its support of colorism and perpetuation of racial stereotypes. It is not only absurd but also extremely harmful to believe that fair skin is superior to or more desirable than darker skin.
The marketing campaigns of Fair and Lovely Cream have maintained the belief that fairness is synonymous with success, love, and self-worth. This kind of messaging has serious repercussions, especially for young women and girls who are easily influenced. We inadvertently contribute to a culture that reinforces harmful beauty standards and devalues people based on their skin color by endorsing this product.
Additionally, Fair and Lovely Cream's ingredients are at best dubious. One of the cream's active ingredients, hydroquinone, has been linked to potential health risks and is prohibited in several nations. The fact that such a product is still being sold and promoted is troubling, particularly in light of the availability of safer and more efficient alternative.Fair and Lovely Cream is a disappointing and ineffective product that not only fails to live up to its promises but also promotes a negative message about skin color and perpetuates harmful beauty standards. I strongly encourage people to steer clear of this brand and instead look for skincare products that embrace diversity, inclusion, and healthy self-image.
