Bedtime Story: What a Medieval Lady Ate to Achieve a Perfect, Balanced Complexion

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Ever wonder about the beauty secrets of the Middle Ages? While we tend to think of medieval life as dirty and unrefined, achieving a flawless complexion was a sign of nobility and purity—and it was a surprisingly complex science.

In this deep dive, we'll explore the diet and habits a medieval lady would follow to get that perfect, balanced look. We'll examine how:

* **The Doctrine of Humors**, a medical theory from ancient times, dictated which foods were believed to affect a person's temperament and appearance.
* Certain foods were considered "hot" or "cold," and a balanced diet of these was believed to be essential for a clear face.
* Ladies used natural ingredients like roses, honey, and various herbs not just for topical treatments but as part of their diet to improve their skin from the inside out.

So, grab a pillow and settle in. This is the perfect story to help you fall asleep—or to awaken a new understanding of how beauty, medicine, and food were deeply intertwined in the medieval world.

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