12-15-2011, 02:24 AM
There may be more information on make-up in Alex Croom's book: Roman Clothing and Fashion, Tempus 2000(?).
I recall seeing her doing some experiments with some of the other ladies in Cohors Quinta Gallorum a few years ago to see what effects could be achieved with a small number of known face whitening substances. She told me that there were a number of known substances which could be used, most of which were entirely safe, although she also pointed out that the white lead used by many women would have been inert and thus would not have harmed them. She did explain to me why this was so but it was a long time ago and I do not recall the explanation clearly.
Crispvs
I recall seeing her doing some experiments with some of the other ladies in Cohors Quinta Gallorum a few years ago to see what effects could be achieved with a small number of known face whitening substances. She told me that there were a number of known substances which could be used, most of which were entirely safe, although she also pointed out that the white lead used by many women would have been inert and thus would not have harmed them. She did explain to me why this was so but it was a long time ago and I do not recall the explanation clearly.
Crispvs
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