6 Bizarre Ancient Beauty Trends That Will Shock You

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We have strange beauty trends today. But like all trends, they come and go quickly. The same goes for the trends throughout history, even the weird ancient beauty trends that you might have forgotten about. While you might have heard about the feet binding in ancient China or the love for unibrows in ancient Greece, these are a few ancient beauty trends that will certainly shock you.

6. Bloodletting

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5. Roman Sweat Facials

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4. The Deadly Use of Belladonna

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3. Dieting in the 19th Century

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2. Lead-Based Cosmetics

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1. Poisons Whiten the Complexion

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