Figure Contests
Before wet t-shirt contests were a thing, women would participate in "figure competitions." These competitions were judged by men and the winner was deemed to have the "neatest figure." Women wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities.
Skin Ionization
This particular method might seem terrifying, but it's still conducted today. This device is called an electric cathiodermie machine, it creates a low electrical current that can help improve circulation in one's face, giving a more youthful look.