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    Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household
    Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household
    Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household
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    Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household

    By Joseph A. Begy

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    This vintage book contains a collection of simple recipes for making a variety of cosmetic products ranging from powders and perfumes to creams and lotions. Written in simple, plain language and easy-to-follow, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in home-made cosmetics, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "The Skin: How to Prepare and Improve its Velvety Texture and the Delicacy of its Hues", "How and Where to Procure the Materials for Making the Different Preparations in this Book", "A Few Words to the Ladies", "Special Directions and Instructions for Using Preparations made after Recipes in this Book", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned introduction on essential oils. This book was first published in 1889.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWhite Press
    Release dateOct 6, 2017
    ISBN9781473342996
    Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household

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      Practical Hand-Book of Toilet Preparations and their Uses also Recipes for the Household - Joseph A. Begy

      PART I.

      PREPARATIONS FOR BEAUTIFYING THE COMPLEXION AND SKIN.

      TOKALON,

      FOR IMPROVING AND BEAUTIFYING THE COMPLEXION.

      This makes an elegant preparation. It imparts brilliant transparency to the skin; it will remove pimples, freckles and discolorations, and make the skin delicately soft.

      Best Precipitated Chalk, 4 ounces,

      Best Sub. Nitrate Bismuth, 1 ounce,

      Pure Glycerine, 2 ounces,

      Pulv. Carmine, 3 grains

      Pulv. Borax, l 1/2 drachm,

      Best Bay Rum, 4 ounces,

      Extract Jockey Club, 4 drachms,

      Water, 1 pint.

      Mix all the ingredients together in a suitable bottle. Keep well corked.

      Directions for using.

      Shake thoroughly, then apply to the face, arms or neck. It improves the effect to thoroughly wash; then dry the parts before applying the Tokalon. It should be put on lightly with a small sponge; when nearly dry rub even with soft cloth or chamois skin.

      ORANGE CREAM

      FOR THE COMPLEXION.

      This preparation produces a beautiful effect upon the skin; it renders it soft and smooth; it will also allay smarting, caused by sunburn and other irritation of the surface.

      Take

      Pulv. White Venetian Talcum, 3 ounces,

      Pulv. Drop Chalk, 1 ounce,

      Pure Glycerine, 1 1/2 ounce,

      Bicarbonate Soda, 2 drachms,

      Extract musk, 2 drachms,

      Oil Sweet Orange, 1/2 drachm,

      Alcohol, 1/2 ounce,

      Pure water, 1 pint.

      Prepare by adding the powders to the water, then add the glycerine and extract. Dissolve the oil in the alcohol and add it to the other ingredients.

      This cream may be used upon the skin just as desired, and as often as desired. Apply it with soft sponge or cloth. Do not put it on too thick.

      MAIDEN BLUSH

      FOR THE COMPLEXION.

      This is a beautiful, highly-tinted preparation.

      It imparts such a natural appearance to the complexion, it is very much admired.

      The effect it produces is truly marvellous; it conceals all blemishes.

      It can be blended with an all white preparation when applying it, so that it will bring out the very best effects.

      When this is desired it may be done as follows:

      Apply one of the all white preparations (in liquid form); allow it to become dry, and smooth over very lightly; then apply just enough of the Maiden Blush right over the white, to produce the desired effect.

      Take

      Best Precipitated Chalk, 2 ounces.

      Best Drop Chalk, 2 ounces.

      Oxychlor, Bismuth, 2 drachms.

      Pulv. Borax, 2 drachms.

      Pure Carmine, 5 grains.

      Pure Glycerine, l 1/2 ounce.

      Pure Bay Rum, 2 ounces.

      Extract Vanilla, 2 drachms.

      Extract White Rose, 2 drachms.

      Extract Jasmin, 1 drachm.

      poem Musk, 1 drachm.

      Pure water to make one pint.

      Put powders in a pint bottle; add the glycerine, Bay rum, extracts and water. Keep well corked.

      Directions.

      Apply to face, arms or neck as required; put on even; not too thick.

      This makes a very desirable preparation for evening use, giving to the skin a natural, youthful appearance. It will at once change the color of the skin, no matter how badly it is freckled or sunburned; or if it has a sickly brown or yellowish appearance, this will at once change it to a beautiful becoming flesh tint. It is not easily detected on account of the natural hue it imparts to the skin.

      SNOW-DROP CREAM.

      FOR THE COMPLEXION, HANDS, NECK, AND ARMS.

      This is an elegant creamy white preparation. I have always considered it one of the finest combinations I ever put together. If you want a creamy white toilet preparation that you can always rely upon, do not fail to try this one; it will not disappoint you.

      Take

      Pulv. Pure White Talc, each 3 1/2 ounces.

      Pulv. "Pure Precipitated Chalk, each 3 1/2 ounces.

      Pulv. Oxychlor. Bismuth, 4 drachms.

      Pulv. Borax 2 drachms.

      Pure. Glycerine, 1 1/2 ounce.

      Camphor water, 2 drachms.

      Extract Lily of the Valley, 1 drachm.

      Extract Jockey Club, 2 drachms.

      Extract Frangipani, 2 drachms.

      Pure water to make one pint. Mix powders all together, put into pint bottle, add the glycene, extracts, camphor water, and lastly the plain water; shake together thoroughly.

      Directions.

      Always shake well before using; apply it as desired.

      This preparation will be highly appreciated by those that desire to have a fair white complexion and skin.

      This can also be blended with one of the liquid rouges to very good advantage.

      Ladies should study blending; it will more then pay for the time occupied, in the result to be obtained.

      THE ARABIAN

      COMPLEXION BEAUTIFIER.

      This preparation is of a peculiar color; it is therefor very much admired by people of the brunette type of beauty.

      Take

      Finely Pulverized Paris White, 2 ounces.

      Finely White Talcum, 2 ounces.

      Cherry Laurel water, l 1/2 ounces.

      Jamaica Rum, 2 1/2 ounces.

      Pure. Glycerine, 1 1/2 ounces.

      French Brandy, 1 oz.

      Extract Jockey Club, 2 drachms.

      Extract Ylang Ylang, 2 drachms.

      Water to make one pint. Mix powders together; put into a pint bottle; then add other ingredients, and shake together well; then fill with water.

      The ladies are the best judges as to how much and how often they should use their toilet preparations; it is a matter depending largely upon circumstances.

      Generally they may be applied to the face, neck, arms, and hands as required.

      CAPITAL TOILET CREAM

      FOR THE COMPLEXION.

      This makes a very elegant preparation; it is one that I have put up for a long time; it will at one change the color of the skin and impart to it a very refreshing soothing, healthy condition, and a delicate velvety appearance, very much

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