Violet Cold-Cream (Crême de Violettes).
| Huile antique de violettes | 2 lb. |
| Wax | 2½ oz. |
| Spermaceti | 2½ oz. |
| Violet water | 2 lb. |
| Oil of bitter almond | 150 grains. |
| Oil of neroli | 75 grains. |
APPENDIX.
Nail Powder (Poudre pour les Ongles; Fingernagel-Pulver).
The finger nails, being an appendage to the skin, belong under the head of the Care of the Skin; we therefore give a formula for preparing the powder used for imparting smoothness and gloss to the nails. For use, some of the powder is poured on a piece of soft glove leather and the nails are rubbed until they shine.
| Oxide of tin | 4 lb. |
| Carmine | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of bergamot | 150 grains. |
| Oil of lavender | 150 grains. |
The oxide of tin must be an impalpable powder and is mixed with the other substances in a mortar.
[CHAPTER XXII.]
THE PREPARATIONS USED FOR THE CARE OF THE HAIR (POMADES AND HAIR OILS).
The hair, the beautiful ornament of the human body, requires fat for its care and preservation, for there are but few persons whose scalp is so vigorous that the hair can derive sufficient nourishment from it to maintain its gloss and smoothness.