Asset Details
Do you wish to reserve the book?
Skin Deep
Hey, we have placed the reservation for you!
By the way, why not check out events that you can attend while you pick your title.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place the reservation. Kindly try again later.
Are you sure you want to remove the book from the shelf?
Skin Deep
Do you wish to request the book?
Skin Deep
Please be aware that the book you have requested cannot be checked out. If you would like to checkout this book, you can reserve another copy
We have requested the book for you!
Your request is successful and it will be processed during the Library working hours. Please check the status of your request in My Requests.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Looks like we were not able to place your request. Kindly try again later.
Journal Article
Skin Deep
2023
Overview
On march 15, 1503, a Jewish \"woman identified as Anna Hebrea of Rome sent a package of skin-care products to the noblewoman Caterina Sforza. The carefully curated bundle was meant to target age spots and create a smoother skin. Inside, there were two unguents--one black and one \"white--as well as a variety of \"waters to be used as toners and cleansers that refreshed the complexion. The products were accompanied by detailed instruction and a price list suggesting that Anna was adept at preparing and trading in the lucrative business of cosmetics. Pointing beyond mere vanity, the external appearance of the body has long been regarded as an indicator of overall physical health, and beauty was considered \"a legitimate medical aim. Medieval and early modern medical treatises have frequently dedicated a separate section to cosmetic recipes, foregrounding the porous boundary between professional medical, artisanal, and experiential types of knowledge.
