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Episode 163: Botanical Beauty part 1 of 4: A Miscellany
We Dig Plants
English - October 05, 2015 18:36 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsArts Society & Culture we dig plants alice marcus krieg carmen devito groundworks inc. heritage radio network food radio talk radio interviews horticulture horticultural history Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Episode 162: Heaven is a Garden
Next Episode: Episode 164: Dr. Hauschka Skin Care: Pioneers and Rebels
This week hosts Alice Marcus Krieg and Carmen Devito are in studio talking about botanical beauty, a first installment of a four part series, previewing plants’ deep roots in beauty regimes. From the Egyptians and Cleopatra to Ancient Rome to Indian cosmetic practices, plants (and other interesting ingredients!) have been used around the world throughout the ages to dye hair, cover scars, enhance eyebrows, tint skin, and more. Tune in for a fascinating show and hear what the next few episodes have in store!
“When you’re spraying hairspray, you’re spraying insect secretion on your head!” [26:10]
–Carmen Devito on We Dig Plants