The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

"If the hands are inclined to be rough and to chap, the following wash will remedy the evil. Lemon-juice 3 oz. White wine vinegar 3 oz. White brandy 1/2 pint." FOR THE HAIR.--"Beat up the white of four eggs into a froth, and rub that thoroughly in close to the roots of the hair. Leave it to dry on. Then wash the head and hair clean with a mixture of equal parts of rum and rose-water." "HONEY-WATER.-- "Essence of ambergris 1 dr. Essence of musk 1 dr. Essence of bergamot 2 drs. Oil of cloves 15 drops. Orange-flower water 4 oz. Spirits of wine 5 oz. Distilled water 4 oz. "All these ingredients should be mixed together, and left about fourteen days, then the whole to be filtered through porous paper, and bottled for use. "This is a good hair-wash and an excellent perfume." "TO REMOVE PIMPLES.--There are many kinds of pimples, some of which partake almost of the nature of ulcers, which require medical treatment; but the small red pimple, which is most common, may be removed by applying the following twice a-day:-- "Sulphur water 1 oz. Acetated liquor of ammonia 1/4 oz. Liquor of potassa 1 gr. White wine vinegar 2 oz. Distilled water 2 oz." "TO REMOVE BLACK SPECKS OR 'FLESHWORMS.'--Sometimes little black specks appear about the base of the nose, or on the forehead, or in the hollow of the chin which are called 'fleshworms,' and are occasioned by coagulated lymph that obstructs the pores of the skin. They may be squeezed out by pressing the skin, and ignorant persons suppose them to be little worms. They are permanently removed by washing with warm water, and severe friction with a towel, and then applying a little of the following preparation:--