2.  Face Cream, When Facing our North Winds, in Canada, I Use this.—­“Honey, almond meal, and olive oil to form paste.  Use after getting skin cleaned.  I used it myself and find it good when going out driving.”

3.  Face Cream, Lanolin Cream.—­

Lanolin                  1 ounce
Sweet Almond Oil       1/2 ounce
Boric Acid              40 drops
Tincture of Benzoin     10 drops

This is a good skin food to be rubbed into the skin with the tips of the fingers.”

4.  Face Cream, Cucumber Lotion.—­

“Expressed Juice of cucumbers     1/2 pint
Deodorized Alcohol              1-1/2 ounces
Oil of Benne                    3-1/4 ounces
Shaving Cream                       1 dram
Blanched Almonds                1-3/4 drams

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The preparation of this is the same as for almond lotion.  It is an excellent cosmetic to use in massaging the face and throat, as it not only tones any relaxed tissues, but also may be used to cleanse the skin during the day.  A complexion brush is an excellent investment; one should be chosen that has fine camel’s hair bristle’s.  It should be used in connection with good soap.”

5.  Face Cream, Almond Lotion to Whiten and Soften the Skin.—­

“Bitter Almonds, blanched and beaten      4 ounces
Orange Flower Water                      12 ounces
Curd Soap (or any fine toilet soap)     1/2 ounce
Oil of Bergamot                          50 drops
Oil of Cannelle                          10 drops
Oil of Almonds                           20 drops
Alcohol (65% solution)                    4 ounces

Powder or break up the soap; dissolve in the orange flower water by heating in a bain-maire, gradually work almonds into the soap and water.  Strain and finish as directed above.  This is a bland lotion, very cleansing, whitening and softening.”

6.  Face Cream. the Cold Ontario Wind Harmless When Using this.—­“Wash in warm water, rub face dry with corn-meal.  This takes place of bottle cream.”

Frost bites.—­Keep the patient in a cold atmosphere, or put into a cold bath and the frozen part rubbed with snow or ice until sensation is felt and color returns; then discontinue the rubbing and apply ice water compresses.  Stimulants such as brandy, coffee and hot drinks are given, but external heat is only gradually permitted, for the circulation returns very slowly to the frost-bitten parts, and in trying to hasten it, we run the risk of producing or, at least, increasing the tendency to gangrene of the frozen parts.

Mothers’ remedies.—­l.  Frost Bites.  Remedy from Northern New York.—­“Soak the parts affected in kerosene oil; this will soon draw out the frost.”

2.  Frost Bites, Roasted Turnips for.—­“Roasted turnips bound to the parts frosted.”  This is a very soothing application, but should not be put on warm.  Cold applications are what are needed in frost bites.