You know what brightening skincare products say, but what do they mean?

To maintain clear skin and avoid pigmentation Dr Yap says sun protection is crucial and one should use sunscreen every day, even on a cloudy day.

Skin experts help clear the air on the white debate.

IT has been given fancy monikers such as “snow”, “bright”, “white” or “pearl”, while some brands have enticingly described it as “illuminating” or at its fanciest, “aura-activating”.