Beauty Regimen From The Past That Can be Quite Deadly

Arsenic was just one of many deadly substances that were used in beauty products of the past — you'll be equally terrified to hear about the others.

Oh, the things we do for beauty!

Lard To Make Your Hair Extra Tall!

Arsenic To Make Your Complexion Extra Clear!

Lead For That Porcelain Look To The Face!

Mouse Fur To Replace Your Eyebrows!

Mercury To Remove Blemishes!

Kohl For Smoky Eyes!

Radium For The Hands And The Face!

Cocaine For Your Hair?

Saliva As A Makeup Base In Ancient Rome!


Yellow Cyanide For Hair Dye That's Safer Than Lead!