30.01.2026 • 20 Min.

#middleages #beauty #history In this episode, Carmen and Hendrik show you how fascinating and surprisingly diverse beauty care in the Middle Ages really was! Forget the cliché of the dirty, unwashed Middle Ages - the reality was quite different. From the famous high forehead as a beauty ideal to sophisticated cosmetic recipes from the Trotula: medieval people were remarkably creative and hygiene-conscious. Learn how women dyed their hair with saffron, why small breasts and wide hips were the ideal, and how knights were depicted with androgynous features. The beauty ideals differed drastically from today, but the human need for care and aesthetics was just as strong as it is now. Join us in discovering medieval hygiene kits, rose water perfumes, brazilwood lip care, and the medical insights of one of Europe's first female physicians. A fascinating journey through time that shows: beauty has always been about more than just vanity! We'd love to hear your comments! ? #medievalhistory #cosmetics #hygiene #beautyideals #trotula #livinghistory ___ Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/body-care-and-beauty-ideals-in-the-middle-ages-ideals-and-practice TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/