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Cacao Pomade

Take of cacao butter, oil of almonds, white wax (pure), equal parts; melt them together, and stir until nearly cold. Used as an emollient skin- 1137. Crême de Psyché-for the Lips.

White wax and spermaceti, each 1 ounce; oil

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