Outdated hygiene practices that are anything but clean

Back in the early 1900s, folks were always on the hunt for the latest and greatest beauty hacks, sometimes with some seriously wild results. One of the craziest things they did was use X-rays to get rid of unwanted hair. At the time, it seemed like a quick and modern fix, and tons of people were stoked to sit in front of radiation machines for a few minutes to get that smooth skin.

Sadly, nobody really knew how dangerous it all was back then. Over time, a whole bunch of people ended up with radiation burns, ulcers, and even cancer. It’s a pretty freaky reminder that not all beauty innovations stand the test of time… and it makes you wonder what current trends are gonna make future generations cringe.