MORE TIPS FROM THE BOOK OF FORMULAS

To soften brittle nails, rub them well with a cloth moistened with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide and then rinse thoroughly with water.

 

16 parts of bees wax, 4 parts of colophony, 1 part of French turpentine. Gently melt and mix together, pour into a container and stir in 6 parts of French turpentine while it is still warm. It will cool down to a soft buttery consistency.