What did Rose of Lima reportedly use to disfigure her face?
Pepper
Paint
Clay
Ash
Answer
**Pepper** was reportedly used by Rose of Lima to disfigure her face as an act of self-mortification and penance. She believed that by making herself less attractive, she would be less likely to draw attention or desire from others, allowing her to focus more fully on her spiritual devotion.
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