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'House of Beauty' examines how the beauty industry has been fueled by joy and pain

The cover of "House of Beauty" and author Arabelle Sicardi. (Courtesy of W. W. Norton and Lo Hunter)
Courtesy of W. W. Norton and Lo Hunter
The cover of "House of Beauty" and author Arabelle Sicardi. (Courtesy of W. W. Norton and Lo Hunter)

“When I tell you that beauty is a monster, I need you to know it’s my favorite kind.â€

That’s the opening line of ‘s new book, “.â€

Sicardi, a journalist and former beauty editor, explores some of the darker sides of the beauty industry while recognizing the ways in which beauty has been a source of caretaking and cultural tradition.

They speak with host Elissa Nadworny about the book.

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