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Oil of Benzoin

Take finest gum be necessary to filter it, to render it quite benzoin, 1 ounce avoirdupois, and oil of al- , and oil of albrilliant a quality which it should always monds, 1 Imperial pint; and proceed by infupossess. 1233. To Color Hair Oil Red or Crimson. A red and crimson tinge may be given by steeping, for 2 or 3 days, a little alkanet-root (say 2 or 3 drachms) in each pint of the oil. By warming the oil, the time required for obtaining the desired tinge may be reduced to 1 or 2 hours. sion. (See No. 1228.) Used to convey the scent of benzoin to other oils; and also to prevent rancidity. 1243. Mixed Essential Oils, or Mixed Scents. The following are used as extemporaneous scent for smelling bottles, hair oil, pomades, esprits, &c.; for which purpose one or other of them is commonly kept at hand by the druggists. 1 ounce of any one of them, added to a pint of rectified spirit, produces an agreeable esprit or perfume for personal use. Oil of bergamot and lemon, of each 1 ounce; oil of lavender (English) and 1234. To Color Hair Oil Yellow or Orange. A yellow and orange tinge may be given by rubbing up a little annotto with a portion of the oil whilst hot, and then adding it to the rest at a gentle heat; or, more simply, by adding a little bright palm oil to it whilst pimento, of each 1/2 ounce; mix. Or: To the warm.

1235. Το Color Hair Oils Green. A green tinge may be given by steeping a little green parsley, or spinach-leaves, or lavender, in the oil for a few days, in the cold; or by dissolving 2 or 3 drachms of gum-guaiacum in each pint of it, by the aid of heat. 1236. Oil of Musk; or Huile Musquée. Take 2 avoirdupois drachms grainmusk; ambergris, 1 drachm; oil (almond, olive, or ben), 1 Imperial pint; proceed by infusion. (See No. 1228.) Some makers add about 20 or 30 drops oil of lavender (English), 10 drops oil of cloves, and 5 or 6 drops oil of cassia, with the musk. A second quality is made by working over the same ingredients with pint of fresh oil.

1237. Oil of Ambergris and Musk; or Huile Royale. Take 4 drachms ambergris; grain-musk, 1 drachm; oil of lavender (English), 20 drops; oil of cassia, oil of cloves, oil of nutmeg, and neroli, each 10 drops; and proceed by infusion. (See No. 1228.) Very fine. The ingredients may be worked over a second time, as with oil of musk. last add of oil of orange peel, 2 drachms; oil of cloves, 1 drachm; mix. Or: Take oil of bergamot, lemon and orange peel, of each 3 drachms; essence de petit-grain, 2 drachms; oil of cloves, 1½ drachms; oil of cassia, 1 drachm; mix.