Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Glycerine Cream

This superior cosmetic is the well-known cold-cream, (see drachms. The former is added very slowly to the latter during constant trituration, so as to produce an opalescent milky fluid. 1139. Crême de Pistache. Pistachio | sal-ammoniac) or 5 or 6 drops (not more) nuts, 3 ounces; green oil, palm soap, wax, hydrochloric acid, increases the solvent action and spermaceti, each 1 ounce; orange-flower of the water, and renders the preparation less water, 34 pints; essence of neroli, 12 ounces; liable to suffer change, but is not otherwise make as directed for the preceding milks. advantageous. When absolutely pure dis-

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