Strawberry Water, Lemon Cream, & Grape Lotion: A Victorian Sun Care Primer
Portrait of a Lady with Hat by Anton Einsle (1801-1871), n.d.
Victorian women didn’t have our knowledge of ultraviolet rays and SPF, but like us, they had a healthy respect for the damage that too much sun could wreak on their complexions. A fair, unblemished countenance was one of the hallmarks of a lady. It helped to distinguish her from the lower classes. To signal that she wasn’t obliged to engage in any outdoor labor.[…]Continue Reading
