Beauty is often remarked to be only 'skin deep'. Since the 17th century, a multimillion-pound industry has come into being, feeding on our aesthetic concerns about skin. This talk traces the roots of this industry, its consequences for the individual and its relationship with health, comparing early modern skincare preparations with today's practices.

Speaker: Stefania Crowther, Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine, UCL

You can pick up your free ticket for this event from the Information Desk from 13.30 on the day. Tickets are issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Places are limited, so if you are a group of five or more, please contact us at librarygroupvisits@wellcome.ac.uk to discuss the possibility of a separate visit.

Please put coats and bags in the cloakroom to the rear of the foyer before meeting your guide, on the third floor, ten minutes before the event begins.