Insane Vintage Health Tips That People Actually Practiced

Lead-Based Makeup

The coveted pale skin that noble women wore in the Middle Ages was actually caused by Venetian Ceruse, a lead-based foundation. It caused dangerous lesions on the skin, which caused the wearer to apply even more, eventually leading to potentially fatal poisoning.

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