Beauty Is Political

Is anti ageing problematic? Talia and Maxine unpack ageism in beauty, try to remember the name of the movie Top Gun, discuss why representation matters, talk about how instagram has influenced beauty standards, and Maxine shares her hot take on birthdays.Also! Their first guest! She’s in her 60s and shares her favourite products.Correction to Andrew's correction: it's Kelly McGillis.Allure editor’s letter by Michelle LeeSusan Sontag “The Double Standard of Aging”Amanda Hess “The Ever-Changing Business of ‘Anti-Aging’”Ashton Applewhite “Working to Disarm Women’s Anti-Aging Demon”Hosted by Talia Emsalem and Maxine Tuyau.Produced by Andrew Woodgate.Support for First Nations peopleJoin the conversation on instagram @beautyispolitical.

What are some things you can do with your hair, skin and nails while we're all stuck in the house? How can you make a patchy beard grow? What's the difference between a natural deodorant and an anti-perspirant? What is biotin? What is retinol? What does slavery have to do with skin bleaching? And what the hell is a behind hole?Also! Feedback! Corrections!Maxine's dance classTalia and Maxine's yoga classResource on colorism in slaveryHosted by Talia Emsalem and Maxine Tuyau.Produced by Andrew Woodgate.Support for First Nations peopleJoin the conversation on instagram @beautyispolitical

Is fake tanning racist? What is blackfishing? Can you please just leave me alone to put fake tan on my face since I wear sunscreen all the time and look like a ghost?These questions and more, answered in the first episode of BiP.If You Don't Want To Be Racist, Stop Buying Fake Tan, by Chido NyakuengamaHosted by Talia Emsalem and Maxine Tuyau.Produced by Andrew Woodgate.Support for First Nations peopleJoin the conversation on instagram @beautyispolitical.

Welcome to Beauty Is Political, an inclusive beauty podcast where beauty is… political.What was the controversy that sparked this podcast? Can we have fun looking after our skin, hair, nails, and bodies, while still engaging with our consciences? And what does Val Kilmer have to do with anything? The BiP three minute intro has the answers.Hosted by Talia Emsalem and Maxine Tuyau.Produced by Andrew Woodgate.Support for First Nations peopleJoin the conversation on instagram @beautyispolitical.