The Dark Truth Behind Elizabeth I’s Famous White Makeup

Published on 02/10/2022
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Using Different Toxic Substances

Because mercury is hazardous, utilizing it as a cleaning agent would have injured the skin much more. It’s not clear whether Elizabeth herself utilized it, but there was a slew of other bizarre beauty routines that were common throughout her reign. To erase freckles and other perceived imperfections, some women, for example, employed hazardous substances like turpentine, mercury, and sulfur.

Using Different Toxic Substances

Using Different Toxic Substances

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