India, Sept. 23 -- I remember the first time I read Sravya's story. As I went through her testimony, I felt warmth in my heart, but I also felt worried. How could something that seemed like a simple health solution lead to such serious problems? Her story reminded me that our desire for beauty and perfection can lead us to uncomfortable places, especially for women facing strong social pressures.

Growing up in South India, she felt the pressure of colorism. This affected how she saw herself. Many people have experienced it: advertisements that praise lighter skin tones and comments from friends and family about beauty standards. For Sravya, this insecurity pushed her to try a glutathione supplement, which promised to lighten her skin and...