The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants

VIOLET POWDER. Wheat starch, 12 lbs. Orris-root powder, 2 lbs. Otto of lemon, 1/2 oz. " bergamot, 3/4 oz. " cloves, 2 drachms. ROSE FACE POWDER. Wheat starch, 7 lbs. Rose Pink, 1/2 drachm. Otto of rose, 2 drachms. " santal, 2 " PLAIN OR UNSCENTED HAIR POWDER Is pure wheat starch. FACE POWDER. Starch, 1 lb. Oxide of Bismuth, 4 oz. PERLE POWDER. French chalk, 1 lb. Oxide of bismuth, 1 oz. Oxide of zinc, 1 oz. BLANC DE PERLE Is pure oxide of bismuth in powder. FRENCH BLANC Is levigated talc passed through a silk sieve. This is the best face powder made, particularly as it does not discolor from emanation of the skin or impure atmosphere.