Morning routine, makeup, and clothing of the 14th century (+ video)
This is the morning routine of a noble lady. The article and video will answer some of the most common questions about the life of Medieval women. Like did they have deodorants? What makeup did they use? Did females of the time applied skin and facial care products? Also, let’s find out the secrets of dressing up in the 14th century.
Morning routine
In the 14th century, women’s morning routine started with combing the hair with a wooden comb.
Next came applying hair powder made from rose leaves, cloves, and other spices, mixed with rose water.
Then, washing the face with soap and water.
And also, face peeling with wheat bran.
Of course, after the peeling, came facial cream made by a Roman recipe still popular in Medieval times.
Body hair removal was a regular task.
Makeup
Next, women applied white makeup from pigment, mixed with rose water, and blush for the cheeks made from pigment and rose water.
The lip potion was made from honey and byrony.
Clothing
At last, it’s time for the clothes.
Stockings first.
By the way, 14th-century females used Medieval deodorant made from wine and bilberry leaves.
The dress next. This particular dress has many small buttons at the front and on the sleeves.
The paternoster pearls served as jewelry.
A belt in silk and silver complemented the outfit.
As some of you remember, in Medieval times, belts were used to carry different small things. It left the hands free. One of the main pieces attached to the belt is a knife with an amber handle.
Next, women put on a metal circlet on the head.
Cloves were put in the hair, the veil was perfumed with expensive scents.
A kruseler veil was put on the head to finish the headdress. It was fastened with pretty veil pins.
Of course, females added more jewels: rings, for instance.
And that’s all. The costume is finished.
