"To Remove Black Specks or 'Fleshworms.'—Sometimes little black specks appear about the base of the nose, or on the forehead, or in the hollow of the chin which are called 'fleshworms,' and are occasioned by coagulated lymph that obstructs the pores of the skin. They may be squeezed out by pressing the skin, and ignorant persons suppose them to be little worms. They are permanently removed by washing with warm water, and severe friction with a towel, and then applying a little of the following preparation:—
| "Liquor of potassa | 1 oz. |
| Cologne | 2 oz. |
| White brandy. | 4 oz. |
"The warm water and friction alone are sometimes sufficient."
"To Remove Freckles.—The most celebrated compound ever used for the removal of freckles was called Unction de Maintenon, after the celebrated Madame de Maintenon, mistress and wife of Louis XIV. It is made as follows:—
| "Venice soap | 1 oz. |
| Lemon-juice | ½ oz. |
| Oil of bitter almonds | ¼ oz. |
| Deliquidated oil of tartar | ¼ oz. |
| Oil of rhodium | 3 drops |
"First dissolve the soap in the lemon-juice, then add the two oils, and place the whole in the sun till it acquires the consistence of ointment, and then add the oil of rhodium. Anoint the freckly face at night with this unction, and wash in the morning with pure water, or, if convenient, with a mixture of elder-flower and rose-water.
"To Remove Tan.—An excellent wash to remove tan is called Crème de l'Enclos, and is made thus:
| "New milk | ½ pint. |
| Lemon-juice | ¼ oz. |
| White brandy | ½ oz. |
"Boil the whole, and skim it clear from all scum. Use it night and morning.