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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Camphor Soap

28 lbs. Curd soap
1-1/4 lb. Otto of rosemary
1-1/4 lb.Otto of Camphor

Reduce the camphor to powder by rubbing it in a mortar with the addition of an ounce or more of almond oil, then sift it. When the soap is melted and ready to turn out, add the camphor and rosemary, using the crutch for mixing.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Camphor Soap