With the holidays nearing, it is pertinent that a lady looks her best. As we all know, vibrant lips are a must for the perfect face. Depending on the color of your gown, you can choose which tone best compliments your attire. The most common shades for lip salve this season are combative rose, coral and cherry.
There are many different types of fucus you can use to achieve this look. Vermilion is one of the most popular among the ladies of the court. It can be laid on very thick and is very long lasting. Vermilion is simply red crystalline mercuric sulphide. You can easily apply the vermilion by mixing it with gum arabic, egg whites, and the milk of green figs. If the apothecary in your region does not carry such supplies, you need not worry. Here is a recipe for fucus that may not last as long on the lips, but is still quite stunning.

"Steep brasil well in water for two days and then mix it with two ounces of fish glue that hath itself been steeped in white wine for five or six days."



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