In 1937, a young woman in Hungary received a skin peel treatment to eliminate freckles—a cosmetic procedure that was gaining popularity at the time.

Freckles were widely viewed as blemishes, prompting many women to go to great lengths to conceal them. Some wore masks or wide-brimmed hats to shield their faces from the sun, which could intensify the appearance of freckles.

Though rudimentary by modern standards, skin peels were among the limited options available to address this perceived flaw.

This treatment offers a window into the evolving beauty ideals and skincare routines of the era.

Credits: André Just 1937