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Toilet Preparations: Spermaceti

When oil is used, perfume may be first mingled with the oil. Spermaceti, white and other soaps, may be first reduced to liquid form by melting. Where alkanet root or other solid substances are used, the paste may be improved by straining while in a liquid condition through a linen cloth. The milk of pistachio nuts may be obtained by distilling fresh peeled nuts in an equal quantity of rose water. Simmer over a slow fire, and when melted form an emulsion with the egg beater.

With a little attention to the above instructions anyone may compound a paste for himself, and have the satisfaction of knowing that the materials are fresh and that no harmful ingredients have been used.