Dissolve the soap in the water by means of heat; when nearly cold stir in the other ingredients.
| II.— | Castile soap, white | 4 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium carbonate | 1 ounce | |
| Water | 6 fluidounces | |
| Glycerine | 2 fluidounces | |
| Oil of lavender flowers | 5 drops | |
| Oil of bergamot | 10 drops |
To the water add the soap, in shavings, and the potassium carbonate, and heat on a water bath until thoroughly softened; add the glycerine and oils. If necessary to reduce to proper consistency, more water may be added.
Egg Shampoo.—
| Whites of | 2 eggs |
| Water | 5 fluidounces |
| Water of ammonia | 3 fluidounces |
| Cologne water | 1/3 fluidounce |
| Alcohol | 4 fluidounces |
Beat the egg whites to a froth, and add the other ingredients in the order in which they are named, with a thorough mixing after each addition.
Imitation Egg Shampoos.—Many of the egg shampoos are so called from their appearance. They usually contain no egg and are merely preparations of perfumed soft soap. Here are some formulas:
| I.— | White castile soap | 4 ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Powdered curd soap | 2 ounces | |
| Potassium carbonate | 1 ounce | |
| Honey | 1 ounce |
Make a homogeneous paste by heating with water.
II.—Melt 3 1/2 pounds of lard over a salt-water bath and run into it a lye formed by dissolving 8 ounces of caustic potassa in 1 1/2 pints of water. Stir well until saponification is effected and perfume as desired.