Kush Tracey reveals she’d spend 45K a month on bleaching products

Popular media personality Kush Tracey has courageously shared her extensive and costly battle with skin bleaching, shedding light on a journey that consumed over Sh1.6 million and involved a multitude of methods such as injections, pills, powders, and other concoctions.

In a candid interview with Massawe Japanni, Tracey revealed the pivotal moment that triggered her downward spiral, recounting how she once spent Sh40,000 on a bleaching package, only to have it stolen from her car while she was socializing with friends. Undeterred, she repurchased the package and resumed her quest for a lighter skin tone.

“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 it again, and started bleaching again,” the rapper confessed.

Reflecting on the exorbitant amount she spent, she admitted, “The amount I used, I would have bought a shamba,” emphasizing the significant financial investment she made in pursuit of her desired complexion.

Tracey’s journey involved a variety of methods, including injections, pills, and powders, all aimed at inhibiting melanin production. Notably, she clarified that she never resorted to downtown services, indicating the high-end nature of her pursuit for a specific beauty standard. With one box of lightening cream costing around Sh45,000 and lasting only a month, Tracey’s commitment to her skin transformation came at a hefty monthly price.

The toll on her physical well-being became apparent as she spoke about experiencing varicose veins and avoiding sun exposure because her skin felt as delicate as paper.

“For the powder, I would take it via my mouth. I went on an escapade on a trial and error basis as I was not patient enough to wait for results. I had varicose veins; I couldn’t stay under the sun because my skin felt like paper,” she shared openly.

However, the turning point in Tracey’s story came when she questioned the motives behind her actions.

Realizing that she was chasing an idealized standard of beauty that wasn’t aligned with her true self, she made a conscious decision to stop bleaching. After six months of injections, she transitioned to using natural oils, signaling a shift towards embracing her natural beauty.

The financial cost of Tracey’s transformative journey was staggering, with her revealing that she spent Sh45,000 per month for three years, totaling over Sh1.6 million.