So I was surfing through the web the other day and found a snippet about cosmetics and skin whitening products. The short article mentioned the widespread use all over Europe during the Renaissance era of whitening make-up (Venetian Ceruse) that contained lead. In fact, Queen Elizabeth the First of England was the most famous consumer of lead-based cosmetics that kept her skin look pale, which was commonly perceived as a symbol of wealth, privilege, and youthful vigor during that time. Sadly, centuries passed before the people realized during the 17th century that it was lead that caused the increased incidence of psychological and nerve-related diseases among the middle-class nouveau-riche and the members of the nobility. Super Skin Lightener with Bearberry Extract (Arbutin) : Photo credit: Superskinlightener Naturally, there was a mad scramble for alternative ingredients that whiten, cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin without putting the consumer's health at...
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