The History of Beauty: Why Did Make-Up and Skin Care Poison Women?

Lattes and Legends

English - January 14, 2022 21:10 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB - ★★★★ - 26 ratings
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Mercury and lead were two of the most popular ingredients in make-up in the Victorian age. Is that why so many women died so young? Did they die for beauty?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lattes-and-legends/support

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