French Milk of Roses

June 1st, 2024

Mix 2 1/2 pints of rose-water with 1/2 a pint of rosemary-water, then add tincture of storax and tincture of benzoin, of each 2 ounces; and esprit de rose, 1/2 an ounce. This is a useful wash for freckles.

Source: The Ladies’ Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness, Florence Hartley

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