15 Hygiene Practices of The Middle Ages That Might Make You A Bit Nauseous
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TweetCeruse for Makeup?
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Ceruse was used as the foundation make-up by both men and women. It made their faces look smooth and pale. But we must not forget that Ceruse contained lead and it seeped into the person’s body through their skin which caused serious poisoning.
Nosegays for Crowded Walks
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Nosegays were something to keep their owners smelling only great smells no matter where they went. They were held in hands or put on wrists.
A nosegay could be many things from a tiny bouquet of flowers to a sachet of dried herbs. People helt it close to their noses when walking in a crowd to avoid the smells that come from people.
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