Perfumes and Cosmetics
Skin Lightening Recipes from Perfumes and Cosmetics, 1922
WHITENING CREAM.
Zinc oxide -- 2 drams.
Boric acid -- 1 dram.
Almond oil -- 1/2 oz.
Lanolin (anhydrous) -- 1/2 oz.
Glycerin -- 2 drams.
Rose water -- 1/2 oz.
Mix the lanolin and almond oil in a warm mortar, add the zinc oxide and boric acid and rub together until quite smooth; then add the glycerin and rose water. If applied at night a pair of soft kid gloves should be worn, and they should not fit too tightly.
FRECKLE LOTION.
Angelica root -- 1 3/4 oz
Black hellebore root - 1 3/4 oz.
Storax -- 3/4 oz.
Oil of bergamot -- 150 grains.
Oil of citron -- 150 grains.
Alcohol -- 2 quarts.
Macerate for a week and filter.