CHAPTER VI.

Récamier’s Training.--Diana of Poitiers’ Bath.--High Beauty of Maturity.--The Worth of Beauty.--George Eliot on Complexions.--Dr. Cazenave.--Barley Paste for the Face.--Prescriptions of the Roman Ladies.--To Remove Pimples.--Cascarilla Wash.--Varnish for Wrinkles.--Acetic Acid for Comedones.--To Remove Mask.--Lady Mary Montagu.--Habit of Italian Ladies.--Wash of Vitriol 70