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Episode 82

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31st Aug 2023

EP - 82 - A Deadly Quest For Beauty: Killer Cosmetics Through the Ages

Welcome, my sugar plums!

In this episode, we delve deep into the history of beauty and its dark side. From ancient Egyptians to 20th-century makeup mishaps, discover how people have suffered for beauty throughout the ages. Join us as we explore the shocking ingredients in historical cosmetics and the health hazards they posed.

Find out out whether we're truly safer today, or if there are still hidden dangers lurking in our everyday beauty products.

Are. You. Ready?

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Articles:

https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/blog/dangerous-beauty-hazardous-chemicals-and-poisons-in-historic-cosmetics/

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna22546056

https://www.thecut.com/2013/12/most-dangerous-beauty-through-the-ages.html

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

Additional Tracks Epidemic Sound:

"An Obsession" by Dayon

"She is Dead" by Luella Gren

"Creepy Crawly" by Arthur Benson

"A Snowflake's Tale" by Howard Harper-Barnes

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Beauty Unlocked the podcast
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.