When the Victorian era comes across your mind, the classic image of Victorian beauty comes to mind. The pure, creamy complexion with ripe lips, sparkling eyes and soft, fluttering lashes. This look was supposed to be a gift that comes naturally, however it was extremely common for young Victorian women to undertake secret recipes and home-made remedies to achieve this desired look.
How to remove suntan
Bitter almonds
Oxymurite of quicksilver
Sal ammoniac
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Pineapple juice
Pimpernel water
Fresh boiled beans
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Turpentine
Camphor
Good for skin
Fresh cucumber juice
Spinach flowers
Strawberry juice
Other interesting ingredients
Orange juice (sparkles the eyes)
Strips of raw beef (night-time moisturiser)
Elderberry juice
Burnt Cork
Red ribbon soaked in Brandy
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