In the modern world, there are many cosmetics and preparations that will help hide imperfections in appearance or completely correct them. In the recent past, people also tried to look beautiful and followed fashion, but cosmetics and methods of achieving the goal left much to be desired and will definitely surprise modern citizens. Burnt Bread In the 19th century, the practice of teeth whitening with burnt bread was widespread. This method was so popular that it was featured in the Ladies' Handbook of Etiquette and Good Manners. In order to prepare such a toothpaste, it was only necessary to burn the bread to the state of coal and heat it until it looks like powder. Urine As early as ancient Rome, urine was used as an effective laundry detergent and was collected in public toilets. It was also popular with impoverished families in the 18th century, and was also used as a remedy to prevent tooth decay. Indeed, urine contains ammonia, which could fight bacteria in the human mouth.
Belladonna Until the 20th century, ancestors especially revered the beauty of the eyes, so ladies preferred to emphasize the depth of their eyes with the poisonous substance of belladonna. This plant stimulated well not only the eyes, which became wide and sparkling, but also brought to significant excitement, bordering on hysteria. Belladonna's popularity ended in the early 20th century when cases of blindness among women became too high. Bear fat In the 19th century, women preferred to care for their hair with bear fat, which they used to cleanse and nourish their hair. At the same time, citizens did not wash their hair with water, suggesting that it leads to toothache, headache and ear pain, as well as deterioration of vision. Arsenic In the 19th century, arsenic tablets were widely used for acne on the skin. To obtain a result, they were encouraged to take every two hours, but after such treatment, the person's condition rapidly deteriorated, drowsiness and nausea appeared. However, these symptoms, in fact, corresponded to the fashion of those times, when almost all ladies were melancholy and gloomy.
Mustard for freckles In the 19th century, ladies preferred pallor and melancholy, and also believed that only such ladies could be popular. Those who were unlucky enough to be born with freckles carefully tried to get rid of them, and the most favorite remedies were mustard and hydrochloric acid. One popular recipe said that mustard should be infused in sour milk for 12 hours, and then periodically applied to the resulting mixture on the face. In your free time, it is also a good idea to wipe your face with hydrochloric acid, which often led to skin redness and burns.
