An 18th Century Nighttime Skincare Routine

[@EarlyAmerican]

Let's talk about this cold cream from 1772. In this video I had on sunscreen and a bit of rouge on my cheeks. Off camera I tested it afterwards by using my regular micellar water on a cotton pad to see if any sunscreen or gunk was left behind. The cotton came back clean. I'm impressed! Somehow it also did not break me out which is an even greater miracle. Below you will find the instructions for making it translated from the original, which you can find at the end of the video. Recreating period skincare is my guilty pleasure! I have so much fun doing it. Thank you for joining along. 😊 Cold Cream, or Pomatum for the Complexion (1772) A little under a teaspoon of White beeswax A little under a teaspoon of jojoba oil, to substitute for Spermaceti which is now (rightfully so) illegal to harvest 4 tablespoons of Almond oil 3 tablespoons of distilled water Combine your beeswax, jojoba oil and almond oil in a small pot. Melt on low heat till fully liquid, mixing all the while. This happens quickly so be sure to watch closely. Once melted remove from your heat and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Pour into a mortar and into it slowly stir in with a pestle distilled water, being sure to only add a little bit at a time. Mix up with the pestle until you have a smooth cream. * I really recommend using a mortar and pestle for this, as was recommended in the original instructions. The cream seems to become smoother and creamier when using this method vs any other. Toilet of Flora later mentions that some women enjoy the addition of rose water.

[@vimmiv]

please do more historical beauty recipes!! i love this!! spa day 😍

[@EarlyAmerican]

If you'd like to see more historical skin and haircare videos please refer to my playlist here of our past videos on the subject. These are some of my favorite videos to make! I love this topic. kzbin.info/aero/PLz-Qr9n4V_ZJgtOik_pNrKe3QMojzzhex

[@Hippiechick11]

I use a handmade cold cream very similar to this one. Except for the addition of lavender, which is very gentle. Love it! Thanks for sharing this.😊

[@0U812.]

You guys are so cute 🥰kinda kinked but super adorable ❤

[@lindaSee89]

Are you secretly married?

[@KneppwoodatHome]

As a soap and lotion maker, I love that you made this!! I love the cooking videos, but this was a great change up…and who doesn’t love kitty intermission? 💕

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you!

[@xyztia12]

I make soap and lotion too! Love it. Need to make this and see if it’s better than the face cream I already make.

[@MissMelissaD]

Excited to hear your thoughts about this! @@xyztia12

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Same! I make salves and facial creams, etc. with extremely basic ingredients; it never occurred to me to use a historical recipe. I've always just done tallow or meat grease and infused oil. I want to order a couple of old books.

[@NSmith-qn2sb]

As regular old person I appreciate it too

[@jordanneilson4612]

“I’m just glad I have a husband who knows how to read.” This was great. I loved seeing the two of you interact! I’d also love to see more videos of your historical beauty concoctions. And your cat is beautiful!

[@jeremiahgomez3651]

I was going to quote this comment too bc of Ron’s, “Thanks to you!” After🤣 HILARIOUS

[@destroyermaker]

Dating standards in the 1700s were a lot different huh

[@alliandra5011]

The lack of cinematic background music throughout the routine brought realism to the livelihood you've portrayed. I appreciate this a lot.

[@TheEpicOfSaplingmesh]

It’s weird to see the everyday lives of past people. I tend to think of the lives of past people in the same way as I think of fantasy characters. But there’s something so real about seeing this. Thank you!!

[@isentient666]

You put into words what I was thinking!

[@tiburonsaanz]

My grandma washed her face with lard soap her whole life. Her skin was flawless.

[@Narrowway7]

I make my own tallow whip for face cream. It’s delightful

[@MrFredstt]

My grandmother used to use soap made out of beef tallow. Those types of things sound so outlandish nowadays huh? I remember when she first told me that I thought she was joking bc I thought there was no way that would work lmao

[@anonymousone2843]

I'm sure she also ate foods that were pure and free from preservatives outside of salt, smoke, and vinegar, too.That helps skin tremendously, too. God Bless 🥰

[@tiburonsaanz]

@@anonymousone2843 I don’t know about the rest, but as a child I loved vinegar so much I drank glasses of it with salt. My skin is also wrinkle free.

[@bonniegarber9915]

​@@Narrowway7nice! Recipe? Please?❤

[@heathermichael3987]

Cabin looks like fall and cozy 💕

[@dianebeier8379]

NOW.... THAT WAS REAL GOOD! PLEASE LET US SEEMORE OF THIS DAILY LIFE!!!!😊😊😊😊

[@DestinationsChronicles]

YES!

[@conarc-d1037]

Why are you yelling haha?!

[@pinkroses135]

​@@conarc-d1037WHY NOT? 😂

[@DiamondsByTeeda]

I agree

[@belindakim1901]

I agree!!!

[@caronin]

A very relatable video. At least once a week: My wife "I'm exhausted I need to go to bed early". Ten minutes after getting in bed: Also my wife "I forgot my skin care" as she gets up and proceeds to spend the next 30 minutes on her skin care routine. 🤣

[@C.W.scottishhighlandmumma1821]

I'll do the same thing, and while I'm doing my skincare routine, our toddler wants to join me. So by the time I get done my skincare, cleaned up the flood that our toddler has made, and get her back to bed, my husband is already in lala land 😂😂😂

[@GeoffsSousChef]

it's exhausting getting ready for bed. lol

[@milspec8283]

This is my wife also, takes her forever.

[@MydNyteRayne]

no one needs 30 minutes of skin care at night..

[@sadee1287]

@@MydNyteRayne Likely so. I think most people did a cursory wash with water jug and basin and whatever homemade soap was to hand. Any extra facial care was probably only an occasional thing.

[@ТэяЯнта]

they're both so cute!

[@mountainhealer]

I love when you make these little historical skits!!! You two are so cute together!!!

[@david.thompson2]

Watching this video was a gift!! More content like this, please! You two are great!

[@SusieQinNewOrleansLA504]

You really outdid yourselves this time. The snoring just capped it off! Great episode.

[@loisdgilbert8639]

Mish Mish is earning his keep, now he's the star of the intermission segment and is perfect for the job😊

[@HensOnly]

Such a delight to see this kind of video for women's health and beauty care!

[@wanderandwonder121]

Greetings from Scotland! This was such a cool idea and an interesting insight into historical skin care. Also your cat is so cute! 🥰 And the fake snoring was quite funny at the end 😂

[@larrylambert1220]

I can't put into words how much I like your videos. You guys have spurred my interest in Colonial American history.

[@karenmar1529]

Love the cold cream, skin care routine. Always feels great to moisturize. Mish Mish break playing was so cute.

[@kimholcomb6943]

I liked this!! Can you do more of just day to day stuff?! You two are funny! This is why I love your videos.

[@Goodgrief478]

Everything about this just seems so cozy and peaceful. We need MORE daily life♥️

[@elizabethhotlen]

Not a lot of KZbin videos make me laugh but the end of that with you guys snoring was absolute perfection and just what I needed today because I was having a bad day. Love you both thank you!

[@Itsfine416]

Yess, its funny how it calm us down inst it??❤

[@CarlainMontana406]

Greetings from Montana 👋😊Your cabin is looking so fall cozy ❤ kitty looks so happy and his fur looks so shiny! What a nice reminder for us ladies that we need to take time out for ourselves too! Have a blessed and beautiful week ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@eleanorripley5741]

Such a lovely cream Justine! So organic and probably better than most. Granted people have different skin types but seems like it would work great on most and inexpensive. Mish Mish is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@aimee2234]

Everything looks great and you're a stunner, Justine! Catch the C & C later. Have a glorious 🍂🍁🍂fall week & stay blessed!

[@ellina9816]

Kitty!❤️😺gives so cosy feeling and soooo light kind energy to the video!

[@spencerpetunia8268]

I love your fall/Halloween decorations around the cabin!

[@cincy.a.l.w3219]

So glad you guys started this channel. SO unique from all the others. Always look forward to another vid.

[@EarlyAmerican]

Thank you 💜

[@rebeccaback3287]

The cabin looks fabulous inside and outside! David Back.

[@Sonny190]

This is the best channel on KZbin with the best content! You 2 are my absolute favorite 🥰

[@rokonsha]

I love to watch how my ancestors lived!!! Thank you😊

[@warai-san]

These videos about routines make me so happy 🖤☕️

[@1minutecomicswalahollywood648]

5:56 When I watch this it is a time travel for me. Thanks ❤

[@tiffanyi5645]

I adore your re-enactments!! It’s been so long since we had one thank you! 🥰

[@kofalander]

I’ve been following your account and videos for months now and I just want to say, you’re a like a cup of hot chamomile tea at the end of a very rough day. I love your work and passion that you share with us and no matter how tough I’ve been beat up through the day I turn into your channel at night to help me relax and learn! Thank you for your fantastic work!

[@shamibellow1]

Loved this video! You both are so sweet. Enjoyed watching a little clip of you living out your lifestyle oh and the cat intermission was priceless!

[@debbutante9591]

I love the kitty break with mish mish !!

[@crazy8skml]

Great video as always. Loved seeing how life was back then as far as how things were made, cooked and the short kitty intermission was adorable!

[@trixiebella5541]

Ooo right up my alley! Thanks Justine!

[@MLaker221]

I watched this with my boyfriend on the big screen TV after dinner tonight. So awesome and just naturally funny, I am overjoyed with the lines

[@brochacho.]

you guys genuinely have some great content!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Aw thank you! We have too much fun making these. It's just Ron and I.

[@Core.Dreams]

Hi... Sometimes we deeply feel going back in time to enjoy the Simplicity / Serenity of life again.

[@sagapoetic8990]

A much-needed cat break! I so enjoyed this -- the historical skincare routine is fascinating. It must smell delicious with the almond oil. Thank you.

[@hannahfinlay4941]

There's that sweet Mishmish❤ 🐈‍⬛ I love the sounds of the night 🌙 while you make your beauty cream. 😂 Ron the Impatient one! us woman know what we're doing. Thanks guys love yah ❤

[@John-sk8cm]

No matter how bad my days occasionally are - today was a doozie! - watching this priceless channel always resets my mood to a happy one. I love Early Americana & O😊am interested in the everyday details of how people lived back then so this video was perfect. I love vintage self care rituals especially and really enjoyed you showing us how ladies cared for their skin in this time period. The cameo of your cat was an added bonus - what a charmer! You and Ron were truly meant for each other and l too strive, to the best of my abilities, to ' be in the world but not of the world'. Actually l try to not even be in the world at all! I'm definitely going to try this wonderful cold cream recipe. May l ask what book 📖 it was you were reading?

[@lydiabond5393]

" I read it in a book"😂

[@EarlyAmerican]

@@lydiabond5393 You are a true fan if you know that line

[@bonniegarber9915]

😂😅

[@tiburonsaanz]

Is this your actual home or just for videos?

[@moonviolet27]

I love this! I make many salves and balms. Presently, I am steeping birch bark in olive oil to make a sore joint rub🙂

[@mnv126]

This was so cozy and such a joy to watch!

[@canine6023]

So that's why your skin is so clear and beautiful. Thanks for this. I love you guys videos so much.

[@sabrinadonaldson6550]

Awesome video! I love the humor and ease in your relationship! As someone married for 32 years, I can tell you that that friendship is so important in lasting marriages! And I adore MishMish! Such a beautiful boy! Do any of your period books have recipes for cat food or treats? Catnip balls or something? ❤

[@charlottekey8856]

I read that in the 1800s, in London I think, some English city, there was a society of "cat meat" men who had a guild complete with dues and membership rolls ( "cat meat" meaning men who gather meat for cats to eat, not the meat of cats.) So I think there was a kind of pet food industry of sorts.

[@scrapykat3028]

Yes… tighten those ropes!!! Maybe stuff the bedding a bit more as well. But… that quilt is beautiful!

[@donnacoleman4624]

I enjoyed this video so much! I'll be making myself some face cream from this receipt. Please do some more videos like this one. Our ancestors were regular people with regular lives, and we need to be reminded of that sometimes. Ya'lls re-enactment gave us a little peak into their lives, and Mish Mish did a smashing job portraying the typical family pet😂😅 Love yall❤

[@ladyjusticesusan]

That was great! And the cat break was just the content we all needed.

[@amandah.6805]

My cat was sitting on my lap staring at Mish Mish during his close up. She thinks he's handsome 😊 On a more human note- I love seeong you're personalities shine through in the (presimably) improvised when you two chat. It's really charming. 🤗

[@GretelOscurosmoreno-ee9ds]

estos videos me encantan es como volver al pasado gracias por sus videos me encanta todo lo que es rustico y muebles antiguos y todo eso .saludos

[@Radiantspirit14]

I love the nighttime videos! It was so relaxing! ❤️

[@jeremythompson9598]

I have ASMR like crazy and if I lived back then, I'd be overloaded with tingles. I love this channel because it's educational, entertaining, and relaxing all in one.

[@AE-Psalm91]

This was so relaxing and nice! You all are so adorable too ❤

[@sarahchandler9545]

You two are the best! I needed this tonight. Thank you!!!❤

[@Petermc95]

Same here after a long day, they are awesome indeed

[@trishbresolin8212]

Looks lovely!

[@pammilner7161]

We love love when you add story! Thanks you two.

[@brentwentfishing]

I had no idea cold cream was made over hot coals! 😁 Loved the Mish Mish break! 😃 Two hours later.... 🤣

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you for sharing this delightful video with us and the recipe is quite easy to make too

[@EarlyAmerican]

Yes, I thought so too! The ingredients are easy to source.

[@cinnamongurl8102]

Enjoyed the video on skincare, was surprised how quickly the cold cream came together. Actually anything about personal care would be interesting. I wonder if they prescribed to self care, probably not too busy with daily life requirements😅 I wonder about haircare back then too.

[@grannycaylith5798]

Why did the pretend snores make me giggle so much. You two are adorable. I've just discovered you, and will be taking my time watching it all. Brightest blessings!

[@terryt.1643]

I bet that smells yummy. I love almond oil…

[@americanpatriotbill]

You guys are something else! Love yall!

[@dallisnicole7101]

Five star acting, I've never seen more convincing sleeping and the flower on my face line was a complete home run. Haha! 😆😂 Loved it! I couldn't imagine finding or using spermiceti oil, but it's definitely cool to see that women were using the same products/routine we do today, but fit their time period. And that bed!! Oh the horror hanky panky night must have brought on the whole household. 🙈😂😂😂😂

[@janet7672]

That was great! Loved the ending. Ron’s a hoot. Justine your a natural beauty. I needed a good chuckle, it made my day. Thanks guys!😄❤️

[@Day-Zee62]

This was so entertaining; actually, very informative with the cream. You guys r too much😅😂🦋💜

[@emilywalker14]

I recently went to Petersburg, IL (an hour from my house) & visited Lincoln’s state park site during the music festival! They had people in the houses explaining history and it was so neat to see how everything was back in that time. It was like getting a feel of you & Ron for a little bit. I definitely was thinking of you guys the whole time!!

[@Nottallblonde]

Can you guys imagine sleeping in that type of a bed now?….. my mattress literally is like the most comfortable million inches high mattress in the world.

[@susanne7955]

I love how you fall asleep with your hand on Ron's head. 😀

[@ElectroAnnie]

I need to know what that portable coal stove thingy is called! How cute is that?! I love this video. I'm into making my own salves, but I thought you needed special emulsifying wax (not to mention preservatives) to make creams, so I've been putting it off. It never occurred to me to just try adding water and mixing. I'm sure these don't keep like a salve would, but it would be great for making small batches and using within a few days. I'm gonna try it!

[@punkinpatch1856]

It’s a brazier

[@DingbadYoutube]

Thanks for the recipe. Place looks lovely. I’ve got the giggles.

[@80sdreamwave32]

❤you both so cute love episodes

[@noemimarfetan6990]

GRACIAS GRACIAS GRACIAS!!!❤❤❤ Por hacer ésta serie!!! 🤗😘💐Son una pareja hermosa!!!💜💜💜

[@madisonmorgan3452]

Mish-Mish!!!!!! ❤️

[@titanic7047]

Thank you for yours videos! Past comes back alive! A kiss from Italy!

[@stevenvaldezii7936]

Ahh cool something different

[@JixieDyeAuthor]

You guys are such an adorable couple. It's lovely to watch.

[@carlathemet3511]

Good Video. Why didn't they just make a huge batch at once and have it last for half a year? Keep up the great work.

[@EarlyAmerican]

It would go rancid after several weeks especially as most people did not have access to air tight containers like we do now. This has both water, and oil in it. You could make enough for a month! After that though it will no longer be fresh.

[@deehowe8650]

The snoring at the end 😄

[@GeorginaLimon-s3g]

the skincare rutine it gives me asmr

[@wormhole5679]

What the heck is that yellow veggie on the right??

[@EarlyAmerican]

That is a pumpkin! Just like people they come in all shapes and sizes. ❤

[@wormhole5679]

Cool! lol I've never seen one like that before

[@pattimickelson9861]

Oh, that was great I love seeing. Certain things about everyday life.

[@pattimickelson9861]

Is that a new dress don't think I ever seen you wearing❤

[@lauraMacKinnon321]

Looks good. I bet it is great for your your too!i use niveau the old one,the blue pot. i am 41, and no wrinkles.Oh, I love the coziness of your house so much, no luxury hotel can compete with that. nice!❤

[@haleyrobb5198]

I just started getting into skin care. I found a great skincare line with aloe. Love this video

[@sachi6032]

There is just something so calming…so peaceful about this way of life

[@margui6224]

I’ve been missing videos like this. Thank you Justine for recipe for making a natural face cream.

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

That little glass vial is so cuuute!

[@elizabethbrewer5791]

The past being brought to life....love it. Thank you Justine 💐

[@dieKommentatorin]

I sleep like Ron in bed and everyone thinks that's odd so I'm glad to see you "sleeping" in the same sitting position, haha.

[@aprilninthr2886]

This was so much fun. You are beautiful, Justine, even without the cream!

[@maryg0round399]

i love yalls sillyness coming out in this video it had a lot of personality i enjoyed that. thank you for the smile

[@GinaSiska]

Oh my goodness, you two are a hoot!! And that bed sounded like a torture device 😂!!! ❤ from Maryland.

[@susanhelwig1468]

And that's where the expression "sleep tight" comes from. When the ropes are tight under the mattress, the support is better.

[@blondie7715]

I love this video! It’s so fascinating to see how things were done, and this beauty treatment / cold cream is especially wonderful! Oh and the cat “intermission” was especially adorable! 🥰 Thank you so much for educating and teaching us all of these wonderful processes used in daily life! I’m definitively getting the ingredients & making this for myself! You 3 are so amazing and the time & preparation you put into each video is VERY much appreciated❣️❤️

[@girlygirl5003]

Your cabin is so cozy. Love the fall pumpkins.

[@julialori4591]

Great episode! I love your cat and your banter. It was very funny

[@sssonora]

Lol I love when you do your skits! Much love, stay blessed ❤️🙏🏽

[@garmangarman8868]

Best thing I've ever done with KZbin is subscribing to this channel. Gives me peace and takes me away from this modern world we live in. ❤

[@Elizabeth13506]

So fun to see the other half of the little cabin!

[@chrismcelligott5462]

Really enjoyed this video! You two are so funny! I also enjoyed the InterMISHion!

[@EarlyAmerican]

Chris, that was clever 😂