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Episode 79

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3rd Aug 2023

EP - 79 - Poisonous Beauty: The Beauty Secrets of Renaissance Italy

Welcome friends!

Step into the lavish world of Renaissance Italy. In this episode, I’m taking you on a mesmerizing journey through the bizarre and hazardous beauty hacks that defined the ideal of beauty during this extraordinary period.

From pale skin achieved through leeches to putting poison drops in their eyes, discover how far women were willing to go to embody the beauty ideals of their time.

Get ready to be captivated as we unlock the secrets of their poisonous world.

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Articles:

https://www.eviemagazine.com/post/the-weird-and-dangerous-beauty-standards-of-renaissance-italy

https://medicalhealthhumanities.com/2021/03/19/renaissance-cosmetic-secrets-in-the-age-of-home-beauty-continuity-and-change/

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

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Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty.

We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us.
Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike.
The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.
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Carissa Vikis

Hey there!
I'm Carissa, host, content creator, and producer of the indie podcast Beauty Unlocked.
Growing up, I was frequently compared and criticized for my looks and weight. This started the vicious cycle of being self-critical and loathing my body. I knew I wasn't the only one suffering from society's ridiculous notion of what "we should look like." I started digging deeper and researching various topics, and the rest is h(er)story!
Beauty Unlocked The Podcast aims to educate and bring awareness of our society's obsession with physical beauty and the emotional consequences these impossible beauty standards have. Beauty Unlocked's social media platform showcases not only my work but that of other artists, illustrators, and fellow podcasters that I admire and that share a similar message of inspiration, empowerment, positivity, and raising awareness on a variety of social issues.