Eau Lustrale, a liquid hair groom which would clean it, degrease it but also give it it a lustrous shine.
It was made up of Castor oil (deodorized), strongest alcohol (deodorized), cantharides powder, oil of bergamot and otto of roses. To soften the hair, and prevent baldness.
It was made sometime before 1853 and continued to be sold into the 1960s.
Eau Lustrale was available in the following sizes and prices in 1941:
It was made up of Castor oil (deodorized), strongest alcohol (deodorized), cantharides powder, oil of bergamot and otto of roses. To soften the hair, and prevent baldness.
It was made sometime before 1853 and continued to be sold into the 1960s.
Eau Lustrale was available in the following sizes and prices in 1941:
- 4 oz $1.00
- 8 oz $3.25
- Pt. $6.60
- Qt. $12.75
Harper's Bazaar, 1935:
"There are a couple of Guerlain things that will make your trip to the hairdresser's far more pleasant. The first, Eau Lustral, which is used after the shampoo, is delightful as a setting lotion. It is as light and thin as water, and dries quickly."
Eau Lustrale bottle c1845. Rectangular, 6 1/4", graduated top, no panels, O.P., olive green, side: "GUERLAIN" side: "EAU LUSTRALE", manufactured by Pochet et du Courval . Photo from Hair Raising Stories.
c1914, emerald green bottle, cork top, manufactured by Pochet et du Courval, photo from museu del perfum.
c1931 emerald green bottle, black bakelite cap, manufactured by Pochet et du Courval. Photo from delcampe.
c1930-1950. Green glass bottle, black bakelite screwcap. Photo from ebay seller chiquita_tuli
Backside of bottle, c1950. Photo from ebay seller chiquita_tuli
Mini bottle of Eau Lustrale. Photo by www.ventesuroffres.com
c1960s. Photo from delcampe
