Take the second water of barley, and strain it through a piece of
fine linen; add a few drops of balm of Mecca; shake the bottle for a
considerable time, till the balm is entirely incorporated with the
water, when it will assume a somewhat turbid and whitish appearance.
This is an excellent wash for beautifying the face, and preserving
the freshness of youth. If used only once a day, it takes away
wrinkles, and gives surprising brilliancy to the skin. Before it is
applied, the face ought to be washed with rain-water.