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.