Beauty Receipts from the Past and Present

The Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site will host Beauty Receipts from the Past and Present on Saturday, July 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.  During the event, participants will learn about a Victorian woman’s beauty regimen while getting to make their own modern versions of at-home beauty products.  A respectable Victorian woman did not wear make-up as we think of it today.  A large portion of the daily beauty regimen came down to skin care plus the minimal use of natural-toned make-up to achieve the desired, marble-like complexion that was so popular.  Participants will learn about some of these different products, both homemade and purchased, as well as the use of make-up.  Afterwards, participants will make two sugar scrubs and a skin moisturizer to take home with them along with the recipes for these products so they can continue to make them at home.

Pre-registration for this event is required as space is limited.  To register for the event, please call the Maxey House at 903.785.5716 by Monday, July 6.  The cost is $15.00 per participant.  All supplies are included in the cost.