Video - Glow-in-the-Dark Victorian Beauty: The Dark Side of Radium

Did you know that during the Victorian era, people would use radioactive substances like radium in everyday products such as toothpaste and skincare products, believing it had health benefits? This led to serious health issues like radiation poisoning and cancer. Some even used radium-infused paint to make glow-in-the-dark toys and watch dials, resulting in illnesses and deaths among workers who ingested or inhaled the toxic substances. Imagine brushing your teeth with radiation! So next time you think your skincare routine is extreme, just be grateful you're not slathering yourself in radioactive materials. Isn't history bizarre? What other crazy beauty trends have you heard of? Tell us in the comments below!