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What was the white paint that elizabeth Tudor you rubbed on her face?
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∙ 14y ago
She would probably have used a mix of vinegar and white lead to whiten the face. Even though it contained arsenic and damaged the skin eventually, it was very popular among lady courtiers then, and for some centuries to follow.
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