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The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
·
Florence Hartley
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FRENCH
MILK
OF
ROSES.--Mix
2-1/2
pints
of
rose-water
with
1/2
a
pint
of
rosemary-water,
then
add
tincture
of
storax
and
tincture
of
benzoin,
of
each
2
ounces;
and
esprit
de
rose,
1/2
an
ounce.
This
is
a
useful
wash
for
freckles.
GERMAN
MILK
OF
ROSES.--Take
of
rose-water
and
milk
of
almonds,
each
3
ounces;
water
8
ounces;
rosemary-water
2
ounces;
and
spirit
of
lavender
1/2
an
ounce.
Mix
well,
and
then
add
1/2
an
ounce
of
sugar
of
lead.
This
is
a
dangerous
form
to
leave
about
where
there
are
children,
and
should
never
be
applied
when
there
are
any
abrasions,
or
chaps
on
the
surface.
MILK
OF
ALMONDS.--Blanch
4
ounces
of
Jordan
almonds,
dry
them
with
a
towel,
and
then
pound
them
in
a
mortar;
add
2
drachms
of
white
or
curd
soap,
and
rub
it
up
with
the
almonds
for
about
ten
minutes
or
rather
more,
gradually
adding
one
quart
of
rose-water,
until
the
whole
is
well
mixed,
then
strain
through
a
fine
piece
of
muslin,
and
bottle
for
use.
This
is
an
excellent
remedy
for
freckles
and
sunburns,
and
may
be
used
as
a
general
cosmetic,
being
applied
to
the
skin
after
washing
by
means
of
the
corner
of
a
soft
towel.
ANTI-FRECKLE
LOTION,
1.--Take
tincture
of
benzoin,
2
ounces;
tincture
of
tolu,
1
ounce;
oil
of
rosemary,
1/2
a
drachm.
Mix
well
and
bottle.
When
required
to
be
used,
add
a
teaspoonful
of
the
mixture
to
about
a
wine-glassful
of
water,
and
apply
the
lotion
to
the
face
or
hands,
&c.,
night
and
morning,
carefully
rubbing
it
in
with
a
soft
towel.
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