164 MISCELLANEOUS REMEDIES. 



rub the face until dry. This will whiten the skin, and is a complete 

 substitute for the different preparations that are used for this purpose, 

 and it also prevents the tendency to wrinkles. It is better to bathe the 

 face in warm water before using the lotion. 



For Whitening and Softening the Hands. To one 

 pint of cider vinegar add one ounce of saltpetre. This constitutes one 

 of the best preparations known for the hands. 



To keep the Crimp or Curls in the Hair. Boil one- 

 fourth ounce of Iceland moss in a quart of water, add a little rectified 

 spirits to keep it. Perfume to suit. 

 Rough Skin and Hands: 



Glycerine 2 ounces. 



Rose water 4 " 



Carbolic acid 5 drops. 



This is an old preparation, but an excellent one for keeping the 

 hands and skin smooth. Apply at night. 

 Scotch Method for Removing Wrinkles. 



Almond oil 1 pint 



Best tar 1 tablespoonf ul. 



Mix, and heat in a tin cup set in boiling water; stir until com- 

 pletely smooth. Add more oil if the compound is too thick to rue. 

 smoothly. Rub this on the face on going to bed; lay pieces of soft 

 cloth on the cheeks and forehead to keep the tar from rubbing off. 

 The bed linen may be protected by laying old sheets over the pillows. 

 Wash off the application in the morning with warm water and soap. 

 Repeat until the desired effect is produced. This formula has been 

 successfully used by hundreds. It also makes the skin smooth. 



Complexion Wash. Add grated horseradish to sweet milk. Let 

 it stand one-half hour, then apply with a soft cloth. 



Another. Adda piece of gum-tolu,the size of a nutmeg or larger, 

 to a small bowlful of soft water. After thirty minutes it is ready for 

 use. A few applications will soften the skin, remove tan, and in many 

 instances freckles. This is much more valuable to beautify the com- 

 plexion than many of the costly cosmetics. Many of these that are 

 employed for complexion purposes penetrate the pores of the skin and 

 are very injurious. 



FORMULAS OF GREAT VALUE. 



The following formulas have been obtained from the very best sources, 

 tested thoroughly and will be of inestimable value in any family. 



Scotch Liquid Soap. T.hose who have used this formula say 

 that they now have a large washing all snowy white ^n the line before 

 9 A. M., that with the old soap and boiling process they could not have 

 had out before noon, and all the trouble, cost and heat of boiling the 

 clothes are saved. It is simply invaluable to every family. 



Formula. Salsoda 2 Ibs. 



Borax lb 



Rosin .; lb. 



Water 1 gal 



