- Lanolin 30 parts
- Bitter almond oil 10 parts
- Borax 1 part
- Glycerine 15 parts
- Hydrogen peroxide 15 parts
Mix the lanolin and oil of almond, dissolve the borax in the glycerine and peroxide of hydrogen, and mix with the agitation. This preparation does by aid of the bleaching property peroxide.
For a muddy complexion, or a skin with blotched or dirty appearance, the following is commende:
- White mercurial oint 5 parts
- White zinc ointment 5 parts
- Lanolin 30 parts
- Bitter almond oil 10 parts.
Mix thoroughly then make the following solution
- Borax 2 parts
- Glycerine 30 parts
add ten parts of rose water and for 3 ounces of the preparation 5 drops concentrated nitric acid, and quickly it into first mixture. Any perfume be used with the preparation. Stir essential oils in the lanolin mixture.
