Dissolve the eosine in as little alcohol as will suffice, melt the other ingredients together, add the solution, and stir until cool.
Nail-cleaning Washes.—
| I.— | Tartaric acid | 1 drachm |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture of myrrh | 1 drachm | |
| Cologne water | 2 drachms | |
| Water | 3 ounces |
Dissolve the acid in the water; mix the tincture of myrrh and cologne, and add to the acid solution.
Dip the nails in this solution, wipe, and polish with chamois skin.
| II.— | Oxalic acid | 30 grains |
|---|---|---|
| Rose water | 1 ounce |
Nail Varnish.—
| Paraffine wax | 60 grains |
| Chloroform | 2 ounces |
| Oil of rose | 3 drops |
Pomades:
I.—Beef-Marrow Pomade.—