In the medieval period, society attached a strong importance to appearing healthy and clean. Skin, hair and cleanliness was a measure of your health, and your status, and for women, their fertility too. In this video, Historic Kitchens Experts Natalie and Anya delve into the world of 14th century hair and beauty, and try out a few recipes from the time. Despite ingredients such as egg yolk, lard and white wine, Anya and Natalie are both impressed with the results.