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ESSENCE OF MUSK.

Mix one dram of musk with the same quantity of pounded loaf sugar; add
six ounces of spirits of wine; shake together and pour off for use.

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OIL OF ROSES.

A few drops of otto of roses dissolved in spirits of wine forms the
_esprit de rose_ of the perfumers--the same quantity dropped in sweet
oil forms their _huile antique a la rose_.

CHAPTER II.

The Hair.

All stimulating lotions are injurious to the hair; it should be cut
every two months: to clean it, there is nothing better than an egg
beaten up to a froth, to be rubbed in the hair, and afterwards washed
off with elder flower-water; but clear soft water answers every
purpose of cleanliness, and is far better for the hair than is usually
imagined.

One tea-spoonful of honey, one of spirits of wine, one of rosemary,
mixed in half a pint of rose-water, or elder flower-water, and the
same quantity of soft water, forms an excellent lotion for keeping the
hair clean and glossy.

A fine pomatum is made by melting down equal quantities of mutton suet
and marrow, uncooked, and adding a little sweet oil to make it of a
proper consistency, to which any perfume may be added. If essence of
rosemary is the perfume used, it will be found to promote the growth
of the hair. Rum and oil of almonds will be of use for the same
purpose. A warm cloth to rub the hair after brushing imparts a fine
shiny smoothness.

As a bandoline to make the hair set close, the following will be found
useful and cheap: take a cupful of linseed, pour over it sufficient
boiling water to over, let it stand some hours, and then pour over
three table spoonsful of rose-water; stir the seeds well about, and
strain it off into a bottle and it will be ready for use; or take a
tea-spoonful of gum arabic with a little Irish moss, boil them in half
a pint of water till half is boiled away; strain and perfume.

To remove superfluous hairs, the following receipt will be found
effectual, although requiring time and perseverance: mix one ounce of
finely powdered pumice-stone with one ounce of powdered quick-lime,
and rub the mixture on the part from which the hair is to be removed,
twice in twenty-four hours; this will destroy the hair, and is an
innocent application. In the East, a depilatory is in use, which
we subjoin, but which requires great care in employing, as the
ingredients are likely to injure the skin if applied t