| I.— | Lactic acid | 1 drachm |
|---|---|---|
| Boric acid | 1 drachm | |
| Ceresine | 1 drachm | |
| Paraffine oil | 6 drachms | |
| Hydrous wool fat | 1 1/2 ounces | |
| Castor oil | 6 drachms |
II.—Unna advises hydrogen dioxide in the treatment of blackheads, his prescription being:
| Hydrogen dioxide | 20 to 40 parts | |
| Hydrous wool fat | 10 parts | |
| Petrolatum | 30 parts | |
| III.— | Thymol | 1 part |
| Boric acid | 2 parts | |
| Tincture of witch-hazel | 18 parts | |
| Rose water sufficient to make | 200 parts |
Mix. Apply to the face night and morning with a sponge, first washing the face with hot water and castile soap, and drying it with a coarse towel, using force enough to start the dried secretions. An excellent plan is to steam the face by holding it over a basin of hot water, keeping the head covered with a cloth.
| IV.— | Ichthyol | 1 drachm |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc oxide | 2 drachms | |
| Starch | 2 drachms | |
| Petrolatum | 3 drachms |
This paste should be applied at night. The face should first be thoroughly steamed or washed in water as hot as can be comfortably borne. All pustules should then be opened and blackheads emptied with as little violence as possible. After careful drying the paste should be thoroughly rubbed into the affected areas. In the morning, after removing the paste with a bland soap, bathe with cool water and dry with little friction.
Hand Creams And Lotions:
Chapped Skin.—
| I.— | Glycerine | 8 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Bay rum | 4 parts | |
| Ammonia water | 4 parts | |
| Rose water | 4 parts |
Mix the bay rum and glycerine, add the ammonia water, and finally the rose water. It is especially efficacious after shaving.