Mix intimately and preserve in well-closed boxes. For use, stir some into water.
Kaloderm.
| Wheat flour | 4 lb. |
| Almond bran | 1 lb. |
| Orris root, in fine powder | 1 lb. |
| Extract of rose | 1 pint. |
| Glycerin | 6 fl. oz. |
Form into a dough which is thinned with water and painted on the skin.
Musk Paste (for Washing the Hands).
| Powdered white soap | 2 lb. |
| Orris root, in fine powder | ½ lb. |
| Starch powder | 1½ oz. |
| Oil of lemon | ¾ oz. |
| Oil of neroli | 150 grains. |
| Tincture of musk | 1½ fl. oz. |
| Glycerin | 12 fl. oz. |
Rub the starch with the glycerin in a mortar until they are thoroughly mixed. Then transfer the mixture to a porcelain capsule and apply a heat gradually raised to 284° F. (and not exceeding 290° F.), stirring constantly, until the starch granules are completely dissolved, and a translucent jelly is formed. Then gradually incorporate with it the powdered soap and orris root, and lastly the oils and tincture.
[CHAPTER XXVII.]
HAIR COSMETICS.
The number of preparations used for the care of the hair and beard is considerable. Unfortunately we are forced to admit that the majority of them, especially those said to strengthen the scalp and to stimulate the growth of the hair, are utterly inert. Thus far we know too little of the natural conditions of growth of the hair to enable us to compound remedies which would actively aid the efforts of nature in this direction.