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Complexion Paste
From The hearthstone; or, Life at home, 1883
Serves 1
Perseverance in using this paste for a month will greatly improve complexion.
Presented as published in 1883. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
402Calories
12 gProtein
90 gCarbs
1 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories402 kcal
Protein12 g
Carbohydrates90 g
Fiber13 g
Sugars24 g
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium8.8 mg
Potassium253 mg
Calcium26 mg
Iron2.2 mg
Magnesium68 mg
Phosphorus189 mg
Zinc1.9 mg
Copper0.4 mg
Manganese1.1 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C0.1 mg
Vitamin A0.9 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K1.9 mcg
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)3.9 mg
Folate20 mcg
Choline33 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water39 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from The hearthstone; or, Life at home (1883) by Laura C. Holloway, page 198. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
com- plexions after their youthful days. Abundance of out-door exercise and frequent baths will be the best cosmetic that can be used for it, and these, with an even temper and plenty of occupation, will tend to keep it young. There are external remedies that will assist nature, and some of the best are here siven. Madame Recamier was a woman so renowned for her beauty that its fame has made her historic. Her strongest point was her blooming complexion, and this she kept fresh by constant attention to it, never washing her face in cold water, and using none other than rain-water. It will repay any one who desires a good complexion to use buttermilk, the best bleacher ever known. It is not always possible to get it, but when it can be had, it is the first of cosmetics. Next after it is recommended a com- position made of the following ingredients: Three ounces of ground (304) THE TOILET. 305 barley, one ounce of honey and the white of one egg
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