Four parts of glycerin and five parts of yolks of eggs thoroughly mixed and applied after washing is also considered excellent for the hands. Dip face in water the second time and rinse off thoroughly, wiping with a thick but soft towel. Pure soaps do not irritate the skin. The best are castile, glycerin and other neutral soaps. Medicated or highly colored or perfumed soaps should never be used.
Freckles Stir a tablespoon of freshly grated horse-radish into a cup of sour milk.
Let it stand for twelve hours then strain and apply often. This bleaches the complexion also and takes off tan. To Keep Skin Nice Never bathe in hard water. Soften it with a few drops of ammonia or a little borax. Don t bathe your face while it is very warm and never use very cold water for it.