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For Cleansing the Scalp, or Shampooing,—Dissolve one tea-spoonful of borax in a tea cup full of hot water. Apply the liquid to the scalp and rub hard until a good lather is produced, then rinse with cold water until the hair feeis natural; wipe the hair dry before combing. Avoid using ammonia and other dangerous irritants. Before bathing in the morning, put one teasponful this water into your basin ; it will cure blotches of the face, removing prickly heat and freckles caused by summer heat.
Wash to Cleanse the Hair of Grown-Up Persons.—One ta-blespoonful of liquid ammonia, i pint of water; pour a small portion on the hair at a time and rub it in, then wash it in clear, warm water and mild soap; wipe until dry. Bottle it and apply when needed.
pomades.
In preparing pomades it is always best to make the lard directly from the green leaf; it is best in winter; try it in a porcelain or preserving kettle over a steady and slow fire, taking care that it does not burn; when melted, add to i pound of lard a pinch of finely powdered alum, a good teaspoonful of salt, i gill of water; bring the whole to a boiling point, keep up the heat 5 or 10 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon all the time; if any scum forms, remove it, then allow the lard to get cold; at the bottom some impurities, with the alum and salt, will be found, which can be removed; the lard must be put back with a small portion of water and one small teaspoonful of salt, when the lard is melted; after stirring it a few minutes, it can be set aside to cool; care should be taken to expel all the moisture, for if any be left it in the lard it will soon turn rancid ; no perfume should be added until the lard is nearly cold, otherwise they are changed by the heat, and others entirely dissipated. When poured into bottles, it is best for it to be as cool as it can well be; if hot. a vacuum is formed in the center on account of the contraction which takes place on cooling. The jars or bottles should be moderately warm. Add a drop or two on the top of the lard of the desired perfume.
To Make Pomade for the Hair.—One-quarter pound of lard, 1-2 pint of castor oil; scent. Let the lard be unsalted; beat it up well, then add the castor oil and mix thoroughly with a knife, adding a few drops of any scent that may be preferred. Put the pomatum into pots, which keep well covered, to preserve it from turning rancid.
Pomade a la Jonquille.—Inodorous lard, 1 pound; vanilla, 1-2 pound; musk, 1-2 pound; oil bergamot, 1 ounce; attar of roses, 10 drops; oil neroli, 1 drachm. |
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