18th Century Hungary Water
This
fragrant water will impart to your skin a wonderful scent! It is
suitable for men and women who prefer not to wear florals.
"Hungary" water contains the essence of rosemary. (Why they didn't call it "Rosemary Water" we really don't know...) In the 18th century, most toilet waters were thought to have medicinal properties as well. Hungary water was an excellent elixar to have, as it:
We can't promise that our Hungary Water will do all this, but such was the belief of the 18th century! And, even without the supposed medicinal properties, the scent is delightful.
"Hungary" water contains the essence of rosemary. (Why they didn't call it "Rosemary Water" we really don't know...) In the 18th century, most toilet waters were thought to have medicinal properties as well. Hungary water was an excellent elixar to have, as it:
"recruits
the strength, dispels gloominess, strengthens the sight, and preserves
it to extreme old age, gives an air of youth to the person who makes
use of it, and is excellent for the stomach and breast, if those parts
are bathed with it."
(The Toilet of Flora, 1772)
(The Toilet of Flora, 1772)
We can't promise that our Hungary Water will do all this, but such was the belief of the 18th century! And, even without the supposed medicinal properties, the scent is delightful.
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