The following lotion is highly recommended: One ounce of lemon juice,
a quarter of a drachm of powdered borax, and half a drachm of sugar;
mix in a bottle, and allow them to stand a few days, when the liquor
should be rubbed occasionally on the hands and face. Another
application is: Friar's balsam one part, rose-water twenty parts.
Powdered nitre moistened with water and applied to the face night and
morning, is said to remove freckles without injury to the skin.
Also, a tablespoonful of freshly grated horse-radish, stirred into a
cupful of sour milk; let it stand for twelve hours, then strain and
apply often. This bleaches the complexion also, and takes off tan.