Chasing the Ghostly Glow: The Perilous Pursuit of Paleness in the Victorian Era

Update: 2025-02-02

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A historical exploration of beauty standards in the Victorian era, focusing specifically on the dangerous practice of using arsenic complexion wafers to achieve pale skin. It describes the societal pressures, fashion trends, and medical beliefs that led women to consume arsenic, despite its known toxicity.

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Chasing the Ghostly Glow: The Perilous Pursuit of Paleness in the Victorian Era

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Chasing the Ghostly Glow: The Perilous Pursuit of Paleness in the Victorian Era