Social media personality Nancy Nanz has encouraged women to embrace their natural skin colour, sharing her personal journey away from skin bleaching and describing it as a decision that restored her confidence, health and natural beauty.
In a post accompanied by before-andafter photographs, Nancy reflected on the difference between her previous appearance and her current natural complexion.
“Looking back at the photo on the left, the bleached skin looks washed out, harsh, and completely unnatural,” she wrote. “It took away all the natural warmth and radiance from my face.”
She said returning to her natural skin tone has transformed her appearance and self-confidence.
“The natural, deeper skin tone on the right looks so much more vibrant, healthy, and authentic. Embracing my true complexion completely restores that genuine glow,” she stated.
Nancy described abandoning skin bleaching as a liberating experience, saying it helped her regain her health and confidence. “Alhamdulillah… it’s a freedom that brings back your real glow, your health, and your confidence. If I can do it, so can you. Start today,” she added.
She ended her message with the slogan: “Back To BLACK.” Her comments come amid growing public discussions across The Gambia and other African countries about the health risks associated with skin bleaching products and the importance of promoting self-acceptance and natural beauty.
