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 Victorian era in Europe believe the middle of the nineteenth century. Queen Victoria (pictured) has risen to the English throne in 1837, from that date, and counts this page in history. Stories of female beauty in particular. The new images, new beauty secrets ...
On the one hand, this period is marked by the advent of the new stringent ethical standards, the prevalence of religious values and chastity. And even the use of cosmetics for some time considered immoral. But this does not mean that women do not use makeup at all. Otherwise, we will not write and had the post.
Heavy makeup and bright clothes continued to wear only actresses and prostitutes (by the way, is often the notion of an actress and a woman of easy virtue were identical). Ladies make-up as well-off used very discreetly and mostly in earth tones.
The ideal of beauty in high society was considered a frail woman with a pale face and long curls. And often this way women have gained a fair effort.
Complexion.
A pale complexion, as in previous historical periods, was a sign of nobility. This is understandable, since only wealthy women could afford not to work for hours in the open air. Sunburn was considered vulgar. Women are used for bleaching facial white mineral powder - zinc oxide, it was safer than funds that existed before. Obligatory attribute of the ladies were umbrellas for protection from the sun. In addition, the ladies used vinegar as a sunscreen. Pale was so in vogue that some make-up not only painted a bright complexion, but also net of blue veins. Paint some myself and dark circles under the eyes, to emphasize the pallor and tenderness. Fortunately, it was fashionable for a short time. Shine skin was also not in vogue, so the girls are very carefully flour or talcum powder.
Makeup.
Shadows and blush were used, but only a very soft natural hues. Shadows made of lead and antimony sulfide, lipsticks were using mercury as well as blush used beet juice. Eyebrows were disguised or clipped, because it failed to honor.
Skin care.
The lack of make-up was offset by a large variety of home recipes for skin care. Creams and lotions are very natural. The cream required entry waxes, almond oil and a variety of fragrances. As fragrances for creams and ointments used smells roses, lilies, violets.
Hair.
During this period, the hair were the main decoration and the main pride of the women. That is why the Victorians really developed the art of making wigs. Girls happy to use a variety of hairpieces, artificial curls. Oils are used to hair was perfectly smooth. In a fashion hair cleaned up, with remission of locks on the ears and the back of the naked back. As for men, they began to wear short haircuts, beard and mustache are still in vogue.
Author: Julia Gnedina
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