B. Beard Wax.

Beard Wax (Cire à Moustaches).

Turpentine2 lb.
Expressed oil of almond2 lb.
Wax6 lb.
Violet pomade2 lb.
Peru balsam1 lb.
Oil of clove1 oz.
Oil of santal¾ oz.
Oil of cinnamon¾ oz.

Hungarian Beard Wax (Cire à Moustache Hongroise.)

Castile soap, powdered3½ oz.
Mucilage of acacia10 oz.
White wax9 oz.
Glycerin3½ oz.
Oil of bergamot20 drops.
Oil of lemon10 drops.
Oil of rose10 drops.

Rub the powdered soap with the mucilage, previously diluted with nine ounces of water, then add the wax and glycerin, and heat the mass on a water-bath, stirring constantly, until it becomes homogeneous. Lastly add the oils, and pour the mass into suitable moulds.

For brown or black wax the corresponding color is added. The mass is formed into sticks the thickness of a lead pencil.