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Rose Pomade

Melt together which no floating particles of spermaceti can 1 be distinguished. The pomade is then poured | rated, decant the clear portion, and again stir into glasses; if it is desired to obtain this po- until the mass concretes. It is cheaper and made crystallized, the glasses must be heated more convenient to omit the powdered cinbeforehand, and cooled down very slowly. 1274. Crystallized Pomade or Poma- cinnamon (or of cassia), after the removal of namon, and to strongly scent it with oil of tum. Take of oil of almonds or olives, 1 pint ; 4 pound spermaceti (best, pure); melt them together by a gentle heat, add scent at will, and whilst sufficiently warm to be clear, pour it into warm glass bottles, and allow it to cool very slowly, and without disturbance.

Some persons add 1 drachm camphor. It is usually preferred uncolored. If tinged at all, it must be only very faintly so, and with substances that will not cause opacity. the vessel from the bath. Some scent it with the oils of origanum and bergamot; and others employ the oils of nutmeg and lavender for the purpose. Recommended in weak hair and remediable baldness. It is ordered to be used night and morning; the head being washed with soap and water, and afterwards with salt and water, and wiped dry, each time before applying it, or at least once a day.