Civil War era Cold Cream

Time to explore another use for lard in the 19th century! In this episode, Jeremy makes a cold cream from a receipt in an 1854 book. This is a simple period cosmetic to make and it really does work! After the episode, Jeremy used it to soothe dry and cracking skin on his hands. It was amazing how well it soaked in after a few moments and made a difference almost right away. The next day the cracks and dryness were almost all gone, with one application!
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[@gp7577]

I think people don't often talk enough about how cold cream was primarily a cleanser, rather than a moisturiser. Though it does moisturise.

[@HistoryBoy]

The Digest is an incredible resource.

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Thanks!

[@HistoryBoy]

@@CivilWarDigitalDigest my pleasure. It’s the absolute truth.

[@ig14tesjahrhundert79]

Absolutely faschinating, a recipe from roman antiquity, almost unchanged in the 19th century. Well done video!

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Thanks- both for the compliment and the extra historic reference!!! Cheers!

[@lanced3256]

Once again an amazing authentic look into the everyday experience of the era, These items humanize our ancestors. A great post
Thank you for bringing this to us, your efforts are greatly appreciated
.ps. small pox spots !!??
yikes
Best wishes

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Thanks! Yikes for sure!!!

[@anlerden4851]

wowwww amazing I love American flag and Confederate flag in USA so much.😊😇🥰😍🤗

[@Vollin.H]

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[@GrangerGangster]

If you thought this was good, wait until the episode on Cold War-era civil cream!

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Lol!!!!

[@Losantiville]

Bet it’s good on chapped skin. It was home medicine for my lobstered skin. Sheep tallow?

[@peterott9162]

That's was awesome guys. I always wondered if they had some type of hand cream in the Civil War days

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Glad you enjoyed! I was impressed at the smell when it was done. I didn’t expect that. Will

[@peterott9162]

@@CivilWarDigitalDigest that's even better

[@tinmanx2222]

Enjoy your video's.

[@CivilWarDigitalDigest]

Thanks!

[@Adam-rh7lh]

Great video! I had one question though for the digest that has nothing to do with cold cream, do you have or know of videos or documents to show how to put on a double bag tarred knapsack? I've looked everywhere and haven't gotten a straight answer.