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Episode 96

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27th Feb 2025

EP - 96 - Regency Era Glow-Up: Beauty, Power, and a Bit of Lead

Attention ALL JANE AUSTEN FANS!

Regency-era beauty may look effortless in period dramas, but trust me, it was anything but!

From toxic face creams to eyebrow-darkening lead shavings (yes, really), women went to extreme lengths to achieve the ideal porcelain complexion.

In this episode, we're diving into the wild, weird, and downright dangerous beauty practices of the past. Was it all worth it? I'll let you be the judge!

Are You Ready?

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Sources:

Dead Pretty: The Perils of Georgian Beauty Regimes by Jon Sleigh

https://artuk.org/discover/stories/dead-pretty-the-perils-of-georgian-beauty-regimes

From Vanity to Insanity? The Perilous Battle for Female Beauty In Georgian Britain by Iona Bentley

https://historiansforhistory.wordpress.com/2021/02/09/from-vanity-to-insanity-the-perilous-battle-for-female-beauty-in-georgian-britain-by-iona-bentley/

Women's Regency Makeup: An Overview

https://hair-and-makeup-artist.com/womens-regency-makeup/

Regency Cosmetics and Make-Up Looking your Best in 1811

http://hibiscus-sinensis.com/regency/cosmetics.htm

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Intro/Outro Music:

Music by Savvier from Fugue FAME INC

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Bellini "Fantasy on Themes from Norma"

Vivaldi Classics "Concerto for Flute, Violin, and Continuo in C Minor

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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.