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What Made You Ugly In Medieval Times?

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

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Medieval Skincare Practices and Beauty Standards

This chapter explores the skincare routines of medieval individuals, highlighting methods such as cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, as well as the historical practices suggested by figures like Hildegard von Bingen. It examines the social implications of beauty standards, particularly the preference for pale skin as a sign of wealth, and discusses the extreme skincare methods employed to achieve this ideal.

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