the flower apothecaire

How to Whiten Hands:

1. Stir one-fourth pound of Castile soap, and place it in jars near the fire; pour over it one-half pint of alcohol; when the soap is dissolved and mixed with the spirit, add one ounce of glycerine, in the same amount of oil of almonds, with a few drops of essence of violets, or attar of roses; then pour in molds to cool for use.

2. A wineglass of eau-de-cologne, and one of lemon juice, two cakes of broken Windsor soap, mixed well together, when hard, will form an excellent substance.