The Deadly Nightshade
Because in Elizabeth’s day, kohl was made from powdered antimony, a substance that was known to have dangerous adverse effects. To complete the look, women used drops made from a poisonous plant known as deadly nightshade to enlarge their eyes. Supposedly, this had the desired effect of sparkling the eyes.
The Deadly Nightshade
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Animal Products On Her Face
As was customary at the time, Elizabeth also wore her brows in arched lines and painted her lips a vivid crimson. The queen’s cheeks were occasionally rouged with animal products, and the scarlet color was obtained with a combination of plant dye and beeswax, according to experts.
Animal Products On Her Face
