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Question: What is "Cyprus powder"!?
I saw this word in a history book of cosmetics, and I know it was hair powder!. But what exactly is it!?!?

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The basis of these powders is usually reindeer moss, in coarse powder (lichen rangiferinus)!. This substance is chosen because it has, naturally, a pleasant odour, and is very retentive of scent artificially mixed with it!. Oak-moss and other lichens are sometimes, however, used instead!. The vehicle thus chosen is, when washed, dried and pulverised, known as Cyprus-powder!.

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