Beauty Unlocked the podcast

About Beauty Unlocked the podcast

Buckle up and get ready as I delve into a variety of topics regarding physical beauty. We'll take a look at our society's obsession with physical beauty and the consequences these impossible beauty standards have had on us. Let's face it; this fascination regarding physical beauty and body image isn't a recent phenomenon; it has been around for centuries, crossing borders, and has affected men and women alike. The realization of this podcast has come about by my own experiences having to deal with society's perverse notion of physical "perfection" and researching an array of topics that have intrigued me over the years.

Publisher

Carissa Vikis

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Mar 2020

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

285 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Carnival of Horrors

   This October, Beauty Unlocked joins forces with my other podcast, Murder Through Time, for a special immersive audio production. Every October, we leave the ordinary behind. This year, I'm inviting you somewhere rather unusual. The American South, 1920. A mysterious traveling carnival has arrived in a quiet town. There are dazzling lights, lively music, curious attractions, and performers promising an evening of extraordinary entertainment. Inside the Big Top, the audience gathers for nine performances, each offering something different. There's laughter, excitement, and plenty to marvel at. But as the evening unfolds, the atmosphere begins to change, and what once seemed so inviting becomes increasingly unsettling. Presiding over it all is the enigmatic Ring Mistress, your hostess for the evening. She's delighted to have you here, and she has quite a show prepared. Can you guess which literary masterpiece inspired the performances? Welcome to Carnival of Horrors! Come inside, dear guest. The show is about to begin. 🎧For the best listening experience, listen with headphones! Listener Discretion Advised: This audio production contains some mature themes and suggestive sexual sounds. ************************************* Music Attribution: Luella Gren/Mechanical Pipes & Bells/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Luella Gren/The Puppet Bell Ballet/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Luella Gren/You Are Not Alone/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Martin Landstrom/Rome to Cairo by Balloon/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Jon Bjork/Careful Consideration/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Antonio Vivaldi/The Four Seasons: Summer, RV 315 (I. Allegro non molto)/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Scandinavian Folk 10/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Deskant/The Kings Carpet/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Roy Edwin Williams/O'Connor's Jig/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Tiki Tiki/I Dare You Dear/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Hanna Lindgren/Room for Whatever is Left/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Dag Anderson/Hush Little Baby (Orchestra)/courtesy of Epidemic Sound Martin Landstrom/A Gal I know/courtesy of Epidemic Sound SFX Attribution: All sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound. www.epidemicsound.com (https://murder-through-time.captivate.fm/episode/www.epidemicsound.com) ****************************************************** Written, performed, produced and edited by Carissa Vikis Hosted by Carissa Vikis | Beauty Unlocked the podcast & Murder Through Time

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Welcome to the Carnival of Horrors

   This October, Beauty Unlocked invites you to step inside the Big Top for something very different. The lights are glowing. The music is playing. The performers are waiting. But as the evening unfolds, you may begin to wonder exactly what kind of carnival you've wandered into. 🎪The Big Top opens Friday, October 16th, for the two-hour October Special, Carnival of Horrors. Welcome, dear guest. The show is about to begin...🎭 ****************************************************** Music Attribution: Ludvig Moulin/Evil Eternal Carnival/courtesy of Epidemic Sound SFX Attribution: Sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound. www.epidemicsound.com (https://murder-through-time.captivate.fm/episode/www.epidemicsound.com) ****************************************************** Written, performed, produced and edited by Carissa Vikis Hosted by Carissa Vikis | Beauty Unlocked the podcast

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Bonus Episode: Glass Skin: When Did Healthy Skin Stop Being Enough?

   Why are we obsessed with glass skin, poreless complexions and perfectly smooth faces? In this bonus episode, we explore the rise of the K-beauty glass skin trend, our centuries-old obsession with flawless complexions, the war against pores and skin texture, and the growing skincare obsession among children. Because glass doesn't have lines, texture or pores...but glass isn't alive. Are.You.Ready? **************** SOURCES & FURTHER READING: American Academy of Dermatology Association. "A Dermatologist's Guide to Skincare From Growing Up to Glowing Up." 2025. American Academy of Dermatology Association. "What Can Treat Large Facial Pores?" Bolen, Rebecca, Tionna Szymanski, Jordanne Nichols, and Kayd J. Pulsipher. "Dermatological Safety of Cosmetic Products Marketed to Children: Insights on the Sephora Kids Phenomenon." Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Vol. 24, No. 9, 2025, pp. 949-951. Cleveland Clinic. "Sebaceous Filaments: Difference From Blackheads & Treatment." 2023. eSafety Commissioner, Australian Government. "Social Media Age Restrictions." Grist, Kerry. "Dangerous Beauty: Hazardous Chemicals and Poisons in Historic Cosmetics." Science Museum Group, 2022. Hales, Molly, Sarah Rigali, Amy Paller, Walter Liszewski, and Tara Lagu. "Pediatric Skin Care Regimens on TikTok." Pediatrics, Vol. 156, No. 1, 2025, e2024070309. Matts, Paul J., Bernhard Fink, Karl Grammer, and Maria Burquest. "Color Homogeneity and Visual Perception of Age, Health, and Attractiveness of Female Facial Skin." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Vol. 57, No. 6, 2007, pp. 977-984. National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. "Dr. James P. Campbell's Safe Arsenic Complexion Wafers." Reuters. "France's Top Court Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s." August 14, 2026. Schallon, Lindsay. "This Woman's 'Glass Skin' Skin-Care Routine Is Going Viral." Allure, 2017. **************** Leave Us a 5* Rating, it helps the show! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-unlocked-the-podcast/id1522636282) Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA (https://open.spotify.com/show/37MLxC8eRob1D0ZcgcCorA) **************** Follow Us on Social Media & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! TikTok: tiktok.com/@beautyunlockedthepod (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazRmejBKMkVyQzZzVEdwTzZ2Rm9tLUZpMHhhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsaTIxYXhKOWk1R0Q1Q3NjdU05ajVsZ3FQVkJOVGd5TjlnT2J0Uk9OaWVNZnZtdGNYU1RpdEZLblhvRUxRbWlGQ0p2N2plemlLUjRUMGRNWlhiQWV6TEN3R0RFTXRvQ2FMSlAwMmozWjhvR1VZWGZ4aw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40beautyunlockedthepod) YouTube: @beautyunlockedspodcasthour **************** INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: FASION/ '1-800-DIRTY'/Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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