The Bizarre and Dangerous Beauty Trends of Ancient Times

The Rose of Lily

Before pigments were synthesized, in ancient times, ladies used flowers and roots to make lipstick and blush. The upper-class systems had access to the finest powdered ingredients, while the lower classes had to forage for their own cosmetics. 

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