TOILET LUXURIES.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XV, Issue XX, 16 November 1895, Page 630

TOILET LUXURIES.

Musk Paste i-:or Washing the Hands —Powdered starch, three-quarters ounce, glycerine, six fluid ounces ; rub together until well mixed, then heat in a water bath, stirring constantly until a clear jelly is formed. Gradually add one pound of powdered white castile soap, one-quarter pound powdered orris, three eighths ounce oil of lemon, seventy five grains oil of neroli, and three quarters fluid ounce tincture of musk ; adding the perfumes when the jelly is nearly cool. This is a cosmetic much admired on the continent, where mnsk has never quite lost the flavour which it lately regains, imparting richness to other odours. For the Hair.—One pint of orange flower water, or any distilled water, elderflower, rosemaiy. or rosewater (manufactured). For the last, double the quantity, using one quart; sassafras chips, one ounce; carbonate of potash, one-eighth ounce; alcohol, one gill. Let the ingredients stand in a close covered jar for a fortnight, strain and bottle. This wash is stimulating and drying to the hair, and is renowned as a hair tonic among French dealers. After using and drying the hair, a good pomade or hair oil should be applied to restore gloss and sufficient moisture to the locks.

Toilet Powder for Washing —One ounce of powdered starch, one and three-quarters ounce carbonate of potash, three-quarters ounce benzoin, 150 grains oil of bitter almonds. Mix thoroughly and keep in well closed boxes. For nse, stir a spoonful in a basin of hot water, and wash the face, hands and arms with it. This is very good to use before putting on face powder. Wash the skin well with the liquid, and dry by dabbing lightly with a soft towel.l net enough wax is left to make the pearl powder cling per. fectly and appear natural.