Cold Cream

Cold Cream is the term applied to an ointment containing rose-water which is used as a mild and cooling dressing for the skin. It may be prepared by melting together almond-oil five parts, spermaceti one part, and white wax one part. Three parts of rose-water are then added with brisk stirring, which is continued till the whole is cool, and of a soft creamy consistence. As cold cream prepared in this way is liable to turn rancid, glycerine is sometimes added, or the almond-oil is replaced by white vaseline. Cold cream is a pleasant application to irritated surfaces, protecting them from the influences of the weather, and promoting the healing of wounds and chapped hands.