Don´t do this at home #2

After five months of not getting outside much, my skin is a little pale. This is deemed to be quite beautiful, with many of the Khmer women spending their hard earned dollars on whitening creams and gels. But beauty in Cambodia has gone to a whole new level. Highly toxic chemicals are being spread onto the skin, resulting in massive blisters. Like the bud of a lotus, the loose skin is peeled off removing the top dark layers, and uncovering the beauty hidden within. The pressure we women face to be beautiful to find a husband – I think Ill stay single.