From lead-based face creams to donkey milk exfoliants and even gladiator sweat, skincare has always been a mix of ritual, culture, science, and risk. In this episode, we chatted about the strange and surprising history of beauty, from ancient Egypt and Rome to today’s TikTok trends, and discovered what it reveals about gender, class, colonialism, and medicine.

Welcome to Beauty by the Beaker, the podcast where science meets your bathroom shelf. We're two cosmetic chemists who want to reveal what really goes into your favorite products - and we aren't afraid to bust some myths while doing it. Whether you’re a skincare enthusiast, a curious consumer, or just tired of being told coconut oil cures everything, you’re in the right place. Let's gossip about all things beauty together! Pull up a chair, your appointment's about to start.

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