Hand Lotion

[grannie39]

When I was a child, my Dad used to make hand lotion, I can just remember gum tragacanth, bergamot, and what else, I don't know. can anyone help me. thanks.

[Buenchico]

The 'Rose Cream' here uses gum tragacanth but not bergamot (which can be found in the 'Honey Balsam'):
http://www.sewhistorically.com/moisturizer-and-lotion-recipes-victorian-and-edwardian-beauty-routine-and-recipes/

[Islay]

glycerine?

[Tilly2]

Lanolin?

[grannie39]

I think bergamot would be used for perfume. I think glycerine could be answer,thanks.

[Islay]

Your welcome I know you used to be able to buy it in bottles from the pharmacy - as my nana did.

[woofgang]

you still can get glycerine from chemists, its cheap as chips

[Islay]

Thanks woof

[Davidqwer]

glycerine