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Lémery, Nicolas, 1645-1715.

To take away the redness of the Face.

Take the long Bones of Sheeps-feet, and burn them in the Fire, till they may be easily powdred: which you shall infuse in White-Wine for the space of twenty four hours; then strain it, and use it, to wash and cleanse the Face; for four Feet you must have a Glass of White-wine.