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Flesh Colored Collodion

2 ounces collodion; 1 drachm palm oil; alkanet, 15 grains; digest, &c., as in the last receipt.

This dries of a good skin color; but it is not 1169. Glycerinized Collodion may be 1161. Cherry-Laurel Lotion, or Shav- obtained by substituting 2 drachms of glycering Wash. Take genuine distilled cherry-ine for the palm oil in the preceding receipt. laurel, 2 Imperial fluid ounces; rectified spirit, This is exceedingly supple, does not crack 1 fluid ounce; glycerine, 1/2 ounce; distilled or scale off from the skin, and accommodates water, 7 fluid ounces; mix. Used to allay itself to the motions of the part. irritation of the skin, particularly after shav- 1170. Peruvian, or Red Lip Salve. Take of spermaceti ointment, 1/2 pound; alkanet root, 3 or 4 drachms; digest, at a gentle heat, until the first has acquired a rich deep red color, then pass it through a coarse straining, the part being moistened with it by means of the tips of the fingers; also used as a wash for freckles and pustules, and to remove excessive moistness or greasiness of the hair. Milk of bitter-almonds is often substi-er. When the liquid fat has cooled a little, tuted for the glycerine and spirit, but not for the hair. stir in thoroughly 3 drachms balsam of Peru.

In a few minutes pour off the clear portion 1162. Glycerine and Borax Lotion from the dregs (if any), and add 20 to 30 drops for the Complexion. Mix ounce powdered oil of cloves. Lastly, before it cools, pour it borax, and 1 ounce pure glycerine, with 1 quart camphor-water. Wet the face morning and evening with this lotion, allowing it to dry partially, and then rinse off with soft water. into the pots or boxes. The product forms the finest and most esteemed lip salve. 2 or 3 drops of essence of ambergris, or of essence royale, improve and vary it.