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