camphor ice

American  

noun

1. a cosmetic preparation composed of camphor, spermaceti, white beeswax, and a vegetable oil and used chiefly in the treatment of mild skin eruptions.

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camphor ice British  

noun

1. an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp chapped skin

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Etymology

Origin of camphor ice

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

I tried many remedies, and finally found one, camphor ice, that would prevent the drying and cracking.

From Tales of lonely trails by Grey, Zane

Then you must not forget a rubber bath tub, a rubber wash basin, sponge, towels, soap, and toilet articles generally, including camphor ice for chapped lips and pennyroyal vaseline salve for insect bites.

From A Woman Tenderfoot by Seton-Thompson, Grace Gallatin

Used in the form of camphor ice it is very good for sores, cuts, boils, etc.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson

In case the trouble is caused by catarrh it is well to apply a little vaseline or camphor ice or similar preparation.

From The Hindu-Yogi Science Of Breath by Atkinson, William Walker

Mornings, when he departed, his kiss, which smelled of mouth wash, would remain coldly against her lips with the peculiar burn of camphor ice.

From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie