Big Brother Naija star Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David, popularly known as Doyin, shared a personal story on her Instagram story about a time in her life when she attempted to bleach her skin. She opened up about her past insecurities and how she once aspired to have lighter skin.

Hey guys, I just remembered that there was a time that I wanted to bleach my skin, like I wanted to be light skin so bad, Doyin recalled. Now Im so grateful to God that that cream did not work because I would have regretted it.

Despite the initial disappointment, Doyin expressed gratitude for the ineffective bleaching cream, as it ultimately prevented her from making a decision she might have regretted later. She acknowledged that her past desire to bleach her skin stemmed from societal pressures that promote lighter skin as more desirable.

Doyins experience is not uncommon among Nigerian women, who often face societal pressures to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards. Many women, particularly during their teenage years, may feel insecure about their darker skin tones and seek ways to lighten their complexion. (The Guardian)