This mixture is allowed to stand for 3 or 4 days in the sun and filtered. Coat, by means of a sponge before retiring, the places of the skin where the freckles are and allow to dry.
Freckles And Liver Spots.
There are many such methods, and especially to be mentioned is that of Unna, who uses resorcin for the purpose. Lassar makes use of a paste of naphthol and sulphur.
Sunburn Remedies.—
| I.— | Zinc sulphocarbolate | 1 part |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine. | 20 parts | |
| Rose water | 70 parts | |
| Alcohol, 90 per cent | 8 parts | |
| Cologne water | 1 part | |
| Spirit of camphor | 1 part | |
| II.— | Borax | 4 parts |
| Potassium chlorate | 2 parts | |
| Glycerine | 10 parts | |
| Alcohol | 4 parts | |
| Rose water to make | 90 parts | |
| III.— | Citric acid | 2 drachms |
| Ferrous sulphate (cryst.) | 18 grains | |
| Camphor | 2 grains | |
| Elder-flower water | 3 fluidounces | |
| IV.— | Potassium carbonate | 3 parts |
| Sodium chloride | 2 parts | |
| Orange-flower water | 15 parts | |
| Rose water | 65 parts | |
| V.— | Boroglycerine, 50 per cent | 1 part |
| Ointment of rose water | 9 parts | |
| VI.— | Sodium bicarbonate | 1 part |
| Ointment of rose water | 7 parts | |
| VII.— | Bicarbonate of soda | 2 drachms |
| Powdered borax | 1 drachm | |
| Compound tincture of lavender | 1 1/2 drachms | |
| Glycerine | 1 ounce | |
| Rose water | 4 ounces |
Dissolve the soda and borax in the glycerine and rose water, and add the tincture. Apply with a small piece of sponge 2 or 3 times a day. Then gently dry by dabbing with a soft towel.
| VIII.— | Quince seeds | 2 drachms |
|---|---|---|
| Distilled water | 10 ounces | |
| Glycerine | 2 ounces | |
| Alcohol, 94 per cent | 1 ounce | |
| Rose water | 2 ounces |
Boil the seeds in the water for 10 minutes, then strain off the liquid, and when cold add to it the glycerine, alcohol, and rose water.
| IX.— | White soft soap | 2 1/2 drachms |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine | 1 1/2 drachms | |
| Almond oil | 11 drachms |
Well mix the glycerine and soap in a mortar, and very gradually add the oil, stirring constantly until perfectly mixed.