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Forever Ago

Bird poop facials and toilet masks: Skin care of the past

Forever Ago

Lemonada Media

History, Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.45.3K Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

There are so many trends in skin care, from fun-shaped pimple patches to Korean sheet masks. They might seem like the latest fad, but did you know some of these beauty treatments have been around for hundreds of years? Join Joy and co-host Roop as they look back through skin care history, from the fashionable beauty marks of the French aristocracy to bird poop facials in Japan. Plus, something called a toilet mask. All that and a new First Things First! If you want to learn more about puberty, check out Brains On Universe Presents...Puberty! (The podcast). In this special limited series we're asking listener questions about what's happening in their bodies and their brains during this tricky and exciting time. Head to brainson.org/puberty or find it wherever you listen. Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate!

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0:00.0

Lemonado

0:02.0

Brains on Universe

0:09.0

Are you looking to relax?

0:15.0

Who isn't?

0:16.0

That's why you need serenity by joy.

0:20.0

Serenity by joy. Serenity by joy.

0:23.7

The most splendid serene spa experience this side of the Mississippi.

0:30.3

Serenity by joy.

0:33.9

We've got rooms to recline in, excellent spa surfaces, and...

0:39.3

Joy, are you talking to yourself again?

0:41.3

Oh, hey, Rube! I'm just dreaming up some ideas for Serenity by Joy, my new spa.

0:47.3

Serenity by Joy.

0:51.3

Ooh, a spa? That sounds nice.

0:55.0

It's going to have all the bells and whistles. I've put them all in this bell and whistle

0:59.3

room.

1:02.0

Wow, I've never seen so many wind shines.

1:04.5

They make a great sound bath, am I right?

1:08.1

I'm also training Hermie the elephant to be a massage therapist.

1:12.2

Let me tell you, his giant trunk is perfect between the shoulder blades.

1:17.2

Gumpy, the living pile of old chewing gum, is helping by waxing eyebrows and big toes.

1:23.3

I also do nose hair extensions.

1:26.0

Perfect job for him.

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