Name: 200 Years of Lotions, Potions and Skincare with Dr. Charlotte Mathieson
Start: 2026-05-28T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-28T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Sorrel Social

200 Years of Lotions, Potions and Skincare with Dr. Charlotte Mathieson

A lively evening exploring the cultural history of sunbathing, skincare, tanning, and sun protection.
About this Event

Sunbathing: 200 Years of Lotions, Potions and Skincare with Dr. Charlotte Mathieson

Join us at Sorrel Social for a fascinating evening with Dr Charlotte Mathieson, Senior Lecturer in Nineteenth-Century English Literature at University of Surrey, exploring the history of sunbathing, skincare, and changing attitudes to the sun.

From early lotions and remedies to tanning culture and modern sun protection, this talk looks at how people have cared for, bronzed, and protected their skin over the past 200 years. Blending cultural history with surprising stories from everyday life, advertising, literature, and beauty trends, this promises to be a fun and thought-provoking event as we head into summer.

Perfect for anyone curious about history, beauty culture, fashion, health, and the stories behind how we came to think about sun, skin, and summer the way we do.

Please note: photography and filming may take place during this event for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be included, please let a member of the team know on arrival.