Video - Toxic Beauty Trends Throughout History

Did you know that during the Victorian era, people believed wearing arsenic-infused clothing could cure ailments? Some even sipped radioactive water for health benefits. In the 1700s, women applied lead-based makeup that caused skin to peel and hair to fall out. Remember, beauty is pain, but maybe not that much pain! So next time you complain about a bad hair day, just be glad you're not losing it due to toxic cosmetics. Stay tuned for more bizarre historical beauty remedies!