What did Queen Elizabeth I use to achieve her desired pale complexion?
Lead face powder.
What symptoms did people experience from using lead face powder?
Grey hair, very dry skin, stomach aches, swollen brains, and death.
Who made arsenic pills famous in the 1850s?
James F. W. Johnston, a Scottish agricultural chemist.
How did arsenic pills affect the skin?
They made the skin pale by destroying red blood cells.
What happened to a young lady mentioned in an American newspaper article from July 1880 due to taking arsenic pills?
She gradually lost her sight.
What was the consequence of taking arsenic pills for 18-year-old Hildegarde Walton in 1911?
She died after taking several boxes of pills.
What plant was used in eye drops by women until the late 19th century to make their eyes look more attractive?
Deadly nightshade or belladonna.
What were the effects of using deadly nightshade eye drops?
Sight problems, blindness, serious health problems, and death.
What dangerous ingredient was found in the slimming pills that Eloise Aimee Parry bought online?
DNP
What happened to Eloise Aimee Parry after taking the slimming pills?
She tragically died.
What is a common factor among all the historical and contemporary examples mentioned regarding beauty products?
They pose significant health risks, including death.
How did people in the past perceive pale skin in terms of beauty?
It was considered fashionable and beautiful.
What did deadly nightshade eye drops cause in addition to making the eyes look more attractive?
Serious health problems and eventual death.
What is the main danger associated with using unregulated health and beauty products purchased over the internet?
They can contain dangerous ingredients that pose significant health risks.
What motivated people to use lead face powder despite its harmful effects?
It was cheap and fashionable at the time.
What dominates the first 20 search hits when you type "beauty" into a search engine?
Women's beauty salons, hair, cosmetics, and related topics.
