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Why do some people in the Pacific want to make themselves whiter?

Skin bleaching and lightening products are widely sold in Tonga, which is part of a region with a long history of colourism.

1 report1 sourceMay 29, 2026, 10:06 PM
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ABC AustraliaMay 29, 2026, 10:06 PM

Why do some people in the Pacific want to make themselves whiter?

Skin bleaching and lightening products are widely sold in Tonga, which is part of a region with a long history of colourism.

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