This historical astringent and face wash combines natural ingredients designed to help treat pimples and spots, as well as keep the all skin types
 looking youthful and fresh since 1657
 
Directions: “Put a few drops of this preparation into the wash water. It not only preserves the skin soft and smooth, but it is also an excellent and perfectly safe remedy for the pimpled face.”
 
What is Virgin’s Milk? 
It is similar to Milk of Roses in that it was on every woman’s toilette. It is used for washing the face and keeping it clean and glowing. It can be used just like Milk of Roses, applying it with a cotton ball. You don’t need to wash it off unless you prefer to.
 
Historically, adding a little to your water basin for washing your face was recommended. The natural ingredients in this product can help with skin issues and acne. Unlike Milk of Roses, this preparation doesn’t require as much shaking.
 
 A Little History: Not all Virgin’s Milk was created equal or contained the same ingredients. Recipes from the 17th century (ongoing research) featured various not-so-great ingredients. This “lotion” was steeped in alchemy and dangerous substances of that time. Even into the 19th century, this astringent persisted, still with varying recipes and ingredients, some healthy and some not so much. Many formulas from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries included lead or mercury; one even listed leeks. Virgin’s Milk often combined different types of alcohol, Gum of Benjamin, and other elements to treat pimples and spots, as well as keep the skin looking youthful and fresh. We are fortunate that the Regency period witnessed a significant shift toward natural ingredients, moving away from the harmful ones that were already well-known then. The actual story behind why it’s called Virgin’s Milk is fascinating, but I’ll save that for another time. The name of the product has nothing to do with “milk.” They are referring to the color of the lotion, not the ingredients!
 
Let’s talk about our recipe. Our recipe came from 1825, and we proudly present it to you. It took us a while to find a legitimate natural recipe for this popular lotion to add to the shop. However, this one does offer helpful benefits, so let’s explore them.
 
Balm of Gilead: This has a rich history that dates back to biblical times. Today, the term “Balm of Gilead” often refers to a resin or oil collected from the buds of the Populus species. Like its historical counterpart, this resin helps cool things down with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. It is also excellent for the skin.
 
Storax has historically been used to treat parasitic infections, scabies, and ulcers. It also provides protection and healing for wounds. Additionally, Storax has been valuable in addressing various skin ailments and diseases.
 
Gum of Benjamin helps with swelling and inflammation, skin issues, bedsores, and cracked skin. It has antiseptic properties and soothes skin conditions such as redness, irritation, inflammation, dermatitis, acne, wounds, and sores. Additionally, it helps alleviate itching. Enjoy this historical preparation: We think you will love it!
 
Ingredients:  Gum Of Benjamin, Storax, Alcohol, Balm Of Gilead,