Pomade d'Hebe:
This pomade is used for
the removal of wrinkles. To make: Melt white wax, one ounce, to gentle heat;
add juice of lily bulbs, two ounces; add honey, two ounces; rose-water, two
drams; and otto of roses, a drop or two. Use it twice a day.
Lotion for Wrinkles:
Beautifies the face,
preserves the freshness of youth, and gives a beautiful brilliancy to the skin.
Take the second water of barley, one pint, and strain through a piece of fine
linen; add a dozen drops of the balm of Mecca; shake it well together until the
balm is thoroughly incorporated with the water, which will be effected when the
water assumes a whitish or turgid appearance. Before applying, wash the face
with soft water. If used once a day, this lotion will beautify the face, remove
wrinkles, preserve the freshness of youth, and give a surprising brilliancy to
the skin.
Wash for Wrinkles:
Take two ounces of the
juice of onions, two ounces of the white lily, two ounces of Norboune honey,
and one ounce of white wax; put the whole into a new earthen pipkin until the
wax is melted, then take the pipkin (crock) off the fire, and continue stirring
briskly until the mixture grows cold. This should be applied on going to bed
and allowed to remain on till the morning.
To Remove Wrinkles:
To one fluid ounce of
tincture of gum benzoin add seven fluid ounces of distilled rose-water and
one-half ounce of glycerine. Bathe face, neck, and hands with it at night,
letting it dry on. Wash off in the morning with a very little pure white
castile soap and soft water. This is a famous cosmetic, and has been sold under
various names. It is an excellent remedy for tan, freckles, and sunburn also.
Post a Comment