Video - Beauty Secrets of the Past: Urine Mouthwash and Bird Poop Masks

Did you know that ancient Romans used a rather bizarre technique to whiten their teeth? They would actually use urine as mouthwash, believing that the ammonia in it would help to keep their teeth pearly white. Additionally, in the Victorian era, people used to wear bird poop on their faces as part of their beauty routine. This was because the ammonia content in the droppings was thought to give their skin a radiant glow. Imagine walking around with bird droppings on your face for the sake of beauty! What strange lengths people would go to for vanity back in the day!