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HEALTH: Crackdown on trade in illegal skin lightening products

In Britain there are dozens of creams and ointments on sale - legitimate and licensed. But there is also a dangerous and hidden trade in illegal products with very harmful side effects. Hundreds of thousands of people are putting their health at risk for the promise of lighter skin - considered desirable and a sign of wealth by some communities.

ITN Source | November 23, 2007Watch more videos from ITN Source

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