| Author |
Message |
|
|
|
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:12 am  |
I wandered across this web site while searching for DIY recipes. Thought it was a hoot!!
19th Century Cosmetic Recipes
Creme de l’Enclos [for whitening the skin]
½ pint new milk
¼ oz. lemon juice
½ oz. white brandy
Boil the whole, and skim it clear from all scum. Use it night and morning.
For cheeks:
2 pints vinegar
3 ounces Isinglass
2 ounces Nutmeg
6 ounces Honey
Add a pinch of red sandalwood
Place it over a slow fire for a half-hour, don't boil, but thoroughly heat it. Strain and let cool. Before using it remove all dust and grease from the face by washing.
To remove pimples
1 oz. sulphur water
¼ oz acetated liquor of ammonia
1 gr. Liquor of potassa
2 oz. white wine vinegar
2 oz. distilled water
[Apply] the following twice a day.
To remove superfluous hair:
Spread on a piece of leather equal parts of galbanum and pitch plaster, and lay it on the culprit hairs as smoothly as possible, and then, after letting it remain about three minutes, pull it off suddenly, and it will be quite sure to bring out the hairs by the roots, and they will not grow again.
To prevent the hair from greying:
4 drs. Oxide of bismuth
4 drs. Spermaceti
4 oz. pure hog’s lard (*posters note - eeewww gross!)
The lard and spermaceti should be melted together, and when they begin to cool stir in the bismuth. It may be perfumed to your liking.
(c) copyright 2004. Thevintagecollection.net |
_________________
Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so, too. ~ Voltaire www.Candessence.com |
|
|
|
|
Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:37 am |
Yikes!!! Hog's lard? It appears that they certainly had the right idea even though some of the ingredients are a bit scary. "Pitch Plaster" for hair removal? I don't know what pitch is, but I would want to put anything against my skin that has the word 'plaster' in it! But it looks like honey and milk have stood the test of time.
Fun info, Candy. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:12 am |
Do you think we could get "pure Hogs lard" from the Personal Formulator???  |
_________________
46 yrs old, I live at the beach and love being out in the sun. |
|
|
|
|
Wed Feb 22, 2006 11:38 am |
| I believe pitch plaster is a treatment made from pine tree resin. I've read about it being used to treat sore muscles. |
|
|
|
|
|
Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:44 pm |
Interesting!
Thanks for posting. |
|
|
|
|
|
Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:57 am |
You find the most amazing things Candy  you google wizard you... |
_________________
Location: Denmark. Me = 32, think I'm combo without oiliness + sometimes sensitive. Have noticed that skin doesn't heal as quickly anymore and I've developed fine lines around my eyes... Hormonal breakouts which are sometimes cystic. PCOS |
|
|
|
| Tue Mar 04, 2025 5:11 am |
If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.
Click Here to join our community.
If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site. |
|
 |
|
