This section is from the "Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas Recipes Processes" encyclopedia, by Norman W. Henley and others.
I white castile soap, | |
in shavings .... Ammonia water. . | 2 ounces 2 fluidounces |
Bay rum, or cologne water. . .. Glycerine........ Water........... | 1 fluidounce 1 fluidounce 12 fluidounces |
Dissolve the soap in the water by means of heat; when nearly cold stir in the other ingredients.
II. | —Castile soap, white. Potassium carbonate............ Water............ Oil of lavender | 4 ounces 1 ounce 6 fluidounces 2 fluidounces 5 drops 10 drops |
Oil of bergamot. .. |
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.
 
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