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 WASH FOR PIMPLES. Dissolve half a dram of salt of tartar in three ounces of spirit of wine, and apply with soft linen; this is an excellent wash for pimples, but, as these are in general the result of some derangement of the system, it will be wiser to discover and remedy the cause, than merely attending to the result.

LOTION FOR REMOVING FRECKLES. Mix one dram of spirit of salts, half a pint of rain water, and half a tea-spoonful of spirit of, and bottle for use. This lotion will often be efficacious in removing freckles.

COLD CREAM. Warm gently together four ounces of oil of almonds, and one ounce of white wax, gradually adding four ounces of ; this is one of the best receipts for making cold cream.