My Everything 23,397 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 A black YouTube star has detailed the at-home remedies he used to lighten his skin for years, while revealing that he believes he 'looks better' with a whiter complexion. Fraink White, of Las Vegas, Nevada, became obsessed with skin lightening as a child and later researched the process as an adult in order to see whether it would help him to get rid of hyper-pigmentation. As he began to start lightning his skin, the 28-year-old noticed that there was a strong taboo surrounding the practice, and resolved to break it. To that end, Fraink has been documented his skin lightening routine on social media and on YouTube, where he now has more than 19,700 followers. With his videos, Fraink was aiming both to change people's approach to skin lightening and to demonstrate safe practices for those who want to change their skin tone. 'I was like, "Okay, well, this would be a good way for me to stick out on YouTube because people are going to talk about it because of the controversy and when they do, they will come to my channel,' Fraink told Barcroft TV. 'They'll learn that there is not a taboo behind it and that there's also a safe way to go about it.' Fraink has since created his own line of products, which he describes as containing natural ingredients such as papaya, licorice root, carrot, turmeric, and kojic acid, a substance produced by several species of fungi. In one of his videos, Fraink can also be heard advocating the use of mild hydrogen peroxide in addition to the products. Hydrogen peroxide is sold at various concentrations, and has different uses and varying degrees of safety. The version Fraink showed in his video is sold as a first-aid antiseptic, so it is one of the milder types. Even so, the YouTuber told his subscribers to always pay attention to how their skin reacts to the products they use and to stop if they're obviously not tolerating them. 'If anything makes you feel uncomfortable, stop doing it,' he said. 'A lot of times I get emails from people, they're like "Hi, I've been using a certain soap and my face is burning red every single day and I have spots all over. Is this working?" And I'm like, "Oh my God, stop!" Fraink's husband, Elijah, has supported him with his skin-lightening venture and said he has witnessed a lot of people turning to the practice in his own community. 'I didn't think it was a big deal at all,' Elijah said. 'I'm from the Middle East and a lot of people lighten to just brighten their face. 'But people bring race into it. I guess for obvious reasons, because of history. But viewpoints can change.' Fraink acknowledges that some people probably turn to skin lightening looking for an 'outlet', but is convinced most enjoy it purely for cosmetic reasons. 'I mean, what's the difference between being mocha-coffee color or cinnamon? It doesn't matter,' he said. 'I look better with the shade that I am. That's just me.' Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyweeds 1,497 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he kinda looks perpetually ashy afterwards though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baeks Flat Ass 1,172 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he looks fine either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youtrieditduh 4,575 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he looks so ashy , he looked so much better with his original skin tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solarbeam 2,298 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He looked better before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittdie 1,708 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 mess @ myself bc i thought this would be about edward avila i mean as long as he's promoting it safely and using natural products i guess its alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☆*:｡Lemonade ｡:*☆ 3,433 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 If he's happy especially with his hyperpigmentation gone and it's not harming his health then who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joon 8,222 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 HIs original skin color is a gorgeous shade and brought out his pretty eyes better imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester 3,853 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 In his original photos you can really see the difference in his skin discoloration. If this skin lightening really did help his hyper-pigmentation, they I'm really happy for him. "'If anything makes you feel uncomfortable, stop doing it,' he said." He seems to be really safe with it, and it looks like he has found a remedy and a plan that works well for himself, and he knows not to go too far Honestly, this isn't harming him supposedly, and if it's something he enjoys then I don't see a problem with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Dove 10,782 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he looks good either way but i like his "before" face better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyKBK 1,657 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I don't see anything wrong with skin lightening since I use whitening creams myself, it's your own choice but pls use safe products. hydrogen peroxide is super dangerous and you can end up with burns, skin peeling and hyperpigmentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITE MY CLIT 7,042 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he looks grey.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseLikeACrowTit 862 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'm the only one shooked by the fact that he kept insisting on this guy who was straight to have six ?, untill he not only did it but actually married him ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayCray 2,636 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I need try it for my armsss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Soda 12,004 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 His original skin color looked better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvng 3,864 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 it doesnt look bad but he looked better before imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
where my hood unnies at 4,967 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 he kinda looks perpetually ashy afterwards though what i was gonna say.... i think he looked completely fine before too??? we should all just learn to love our hyperpigmentation the same way freckles are glorified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hizu 6,869 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 As long as the colour of his skin is uniform, all skin colours look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozentear 1,018 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Dude looks gray/ashy af... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2NE1 4,925 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 At least he's not some delusional person who tries to change his race. Nothing wrong with altering your natural skin a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupper 1,408 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 He looks younger which is weird considering all the chemicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seulo 4,828 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 How did he turn his husband gay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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