#34: A Healthy Glow
Back in the day, so many different things stood in the way of someone’s chances of survival. Whether it be the lack of hygiene, the dangers of everyday life, or even the things people used to do for fun, these days, we are infinitely more aware of the health risks associated with certain things.
In the 18th century, women would use lead as a supplement to their makeup… These days, this kind of thing would never happen simply because we have the tools to understand this mineral’s very negative health effects. However, back in the day, beauty standards were just as high, and they didn’t have access to the products we have today.