In a candid interview with Massawe Japanni, prominent media personality Kush Tracey disclosed that her journey into skin lightening amounted to a staggering Sh1.6 million. This involved experimenting with various methods, including injections, pills, powders, and more.
Tracey shared a pivotal moment that initiated her quest, recounting an incident where she spent Sh40,000 on a bleaching package, only to have it stolen from her car while she was with friends. Undeterred by the setback, she purchased the package again and continued her pursuit of achieving lighter skin.
“I bought a package worth 40K after I left it in the car and went to the club with my friends. I had left the package in the car when it was broken into. I went back bought again and started bleaching again,” said the rapper.
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Reflecting on the exorbitant amount she spent, she admitted, “The amount I used, I would have bought a shamba,” highlighting the significant financial investment she made in pursuit of her desired complexion.
During her journey, she was administered injections, pills, and powders with the intention of blocking the formation of melanin. Interestingly, she stressed that she never used services in the downtown area, demonstrating the affluent character of her quest for an exclusive beauty standard. Tracey's monthly expenses for her skin makeover were high, as a single package of lightening cream only lasted for a month and cost approximately Sh45,000.
Her physical health suffered when she talked about having varicose veins and not wanting to be in the sun since her skin felt like paper.
“For the powder I would take it via my mouth. I went on an escapade on a trial and error as I was not patient enough to wait for results. I had vericose veins, I couldn’t stay under the sun because my skin felt like paper,” she shared.
Nevertheless Tracey's story took a turn when she began to wonder about the motives behind her actions.
She deliberately decided to stop bleaching after realizing that she was pursuing an idealized standard of beauty that wasn't in line with who she really was. She stopped getting injections after six months and started using natural oils, which was a move in the direction of embracing her inherent beauty.
Tracey revealed that the expenses incurred throughout this life-changing adventure were extraordinary, as she paid Sh45,000 a month for three years, an amount that exceeded Sh1.6 million.
