Bibliograph

The finishing touch, cosmetics through the ages, Julian Walker

Type

Label

The finishing touch, cosmetics through the ages, Julian Walker

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The finishing touch

Oclc number

884243092

Responsibility statement

Julian Walker

Sub title

cosmetics through the ages

Summary

Carrying readers from Anglo-Saxon times (via a particularly gruesome prescription for cosmetic surgery) to the present, Julian Walker reveals the countless, occasionally desperate ways people have tried to make themselves more attractive. A facewash of boiled, minced pigeon, bear grease as a glistening pomade; a horseradish-and-milk cocktail to lighten a tan; these are just a few of the bizarre recipes and techniques that Walker has dug up (and that's without even mentioning the tricks for keeping mice out of powdered wigs!)

Table Of Contents

Cosmetic Waters and a Lovely Complexion -- The Face, Chief Seat of Beauty -- Snow White and Rose Red -- Keeping Wrinkles at Bay -- A Lovely Finish -- Perfect Skin -- Hair -- The Crowning Glory -- A Pair of Sparkling Eyes -- Desirable Lips and Sweet Breath -- Lovely Hands and Gorgeous Nails -- The Body Beautiful -- Soaps and Cleansers

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