The White Paint’s Compounds Were Toxic
Venetian ceruse was the name given to the paint used by Queen Elizabeth to achieve her famous white face. This substance was made up of lead and white vinegar. And, as one might anticipate with lead present, the paint was exceedingly hazardous. Given that Queen Elizabeth I painted her face with the deadly material every morning and wore it all day, it’s reasonable to say she wasn’t in the best of health.
The White Paint’s Compounds Were Toxic
Women Would Wear The Lead-Laced Paint For Days
It was the 16th century, so people weren’t too concerned about a minor ailment known as lead poisoning. They didn’t even have a name for the health problem at the time! Women would go about their daily lives while wearing lead-laced white paint on their faces for days at a time! Even Queen Elizabeth I died with at least an inch of white cosmetics on her face!
Women Would Wear The Lead Laced Paint For Days
