Glycerin is an emollient, or softening agent,and is excellent for dry skin.
Dissolve 5 teaspoons gelatin in 2 1/4 cups hot water, allow it to cool to lukewarm and add 3 tablespoons glycerin. You can also stir in a few drops of any oil base perfume or essential oil, such as rose oil or oil of rosemary.
To Make Oyntment of Roses - Take oyle of Roses four ounces, white wax one ounce, melt them together over seething water, then chafe them together with Rose-water and a little white vinegar.
