From porcelain powder in the 1880s to skin barrier science in the 2020s — every decade had a different idea of "perfect skin."

We've been formulating clean skincare since the 1970s. Some things are timeless. 🌿

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Beauty has never been just blush and lipstick. Our latest deep dive explores how the mirror became a battleground. 💄🪞zurl.co/mlttw

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From oil field residue to Arctic survival and Hollywood makeup, Vaseline has an incredible story behind that simple jar.

Here are 10 fun facts you probably did not know.

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And Thus Spilt The Tea.... Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages | Dorey Duncan Scott Step right up to the curious carnival of medicine’s past—where electricity cured everything from baldness to heartbreak, where glowing tonics promised eternal youth, and where des

Step into the wild world of outrageous beauty promises and medical quackery—from miracle tonics to mail-order gadgets, and the people who sold them. Read the feature + details:

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The Development of the Moisturiser Moisturisers are one of the most widely used preparations in cosmetics and have been extensively used to soften the skin for consumers. Here is a little of their history and make-up.

Ever wondered how moisturisers evolved into skincare staples? This article dives into their rich history and essential ingredients. Read more: wix.to/7488ccx #Skincare #Moisturiser #BeautyHistory

🎙New Episode 🎙

Our latest episode is a deep dive into Victorian, Edwardian, and modern beauty—exploring how ideals have evolved and their impact on us today.

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Late to the party yet again...just now came across this @UniofNottingham 2016 exhibition featuring @BootsUK No.7! Sad I missed it but I’m thankful there’s a little video with the curator and some audio recordings still available. #beautyhistory https://bit.ly/3rJO72a

Look what popped up for auction! This turtle shaped makeup bag is spectacular on its own, but the fact that it belonged to Judy Garland makes it even more special. 😄Just wish there was actual makeup in it instead of skincare and hair care! #makeupmuseum #beautyhistory

Bath and body products generally fall outside the Museum’s collection, but I’d make an exception for some vintage Star Wars shampoo and bubble bath. Happy #StarWarsDay! #MayThe4th #beautyhistory...

The search for penicillin lipstick http://ow.ly/xYjf30nZGjj #MondayBlogs #BeautyHistory

The Still House, Ham House, seventeenth century stately home near Richmond Upon Thames. This area of the house was used to distil and make medicines, cosmetics and confectionary. Medicinal remedies especially relied heavily on the use of plants. #beautyhistory #histmed

Am looking for weird and wonderful beauty items. Can be from any period and be cosmetics or an actual beauty tool. Any suggestions? #beautyhistory #twitterstorians #twitterhistorians

Quick post: imagining the future of your beauty routine -... I came across this article at Mental Floss about a series...

Quick post: a vision from 1910 of beauty in the year 2000 http://bit.ly/1qwl0xe #beautyhistory

Book review: Beauty Imagined - Makeup Museum: Where Cosme... I was a little leery of this book.  While it's been on my...

Book review: Beauty Imagined by Geoffrey Jones http://bit.ly/1lTJ0IH I give it a big thumbs up!! #beautyhistory