Radium-infused treatments
Marie Curie changed the world in 1898 when she discovered radium. It wasn’t long before people thought they had a brand new beauty trend on their hands. Many salons and cosmetic companies claimed that radium could be the answer to all of our worries, thanks to the revitalizing effects that it had on our skin. Some released face masks to help smooth out complexions, while others opted for toothpaste, soaps, talcum powders, skin creams, and a host more beauty products.
To top it off, some women even took baths in radium to help give their skin a glow like never before. People advertised that radium would add energy and revitalize living tissue. The reality? People ended up with anemia, cancer, weak teeth, cataracts, and even lost their lives.
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