The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-09-04
Harmless Cosmetics.

People who have no opportunity to en-
JOY sea bathing will be glad to know that
a substitute nearly if not quite as strength
| cning is found in al ammonia bath. A
gill of liquid ammonia III pail of water
makes an invigoratng solution, whose de-
lightful effects can only be compared to q
plunge In the surf. 10 weak persons this is
recommended as al incompatible luxury
and tonic. 1t cleanses tho skin and slimu-
lates it wonderfully, and leaves the flesh as
frm end cool as marble. More than this,
the ammonia purilics the body from ali
odor OF perspiration. Those in whom the
secretion is unpleasant will find relief bv
using spoonful Of the tincturc in q basin
OF water and washing the armpits with it
every morning. Many people find great
comfort and benefit from salt water baths.
arranged in this way: A coffee cup of fine
distilled salt is mixed with gallon of
water, and with hair glove or Russian
bath cloth the body is thoroughly bathcd
with the mixture, rubbing until the BODY
is ag!ow. Then follows an exhilirat.on
akih to surf bathing. The druggists sell
boxes Of salt specially prepared and weigh
ing three pounds for fifty cents. For a
delicate child such bath is recommended
as specially beneficial. Many people find
an occasional bran bath greatly improves
the condition of the skin. The French
women find it leaves their dark, clear flesh
as soft as baby's. A peck of common
bran, TO be had at any of the feed stores, is
stirred into a tub OF warm water. The
rubbing of the scaly particles of the bran
cleanses the skin, while the gluten in it
softcns and strengthens the tissues The
friction OF the loose bran calls the blood to
the surface, and nervous and irritable pco-
pie find special benefit from it for their
mind as well as their bodies Physicians saw
the habitual use of soap upon the face leaves
the skin brown, and recommend little oat-
meal III the water, or the ammonia suggest.
cd above. Ladies who have moist or oily
skins should use quite hot water for their
baths, and little fine bay rum rubbed over
the face, or little of any of the fine toilet
waters. A tablespoonful in the wash bowl
prevents that shiny appearance which is 80
annoying. Those famous beauties on whose
charms the worlds eye rested and never
grew weary, Diana of Poitcrs, and Ninon
dc / Enclos, attributed the preservation of
their charms and health to the continued
use of the rainwater bath--a recipe for
loveliness within the reach of the ugliest
and poorest Of womankind. TO powder or
not TO powder Is q question each woman
must settle for herself. a fine, fresh pure
skin 10 possible to anybody whose flesh has
not been contaminated by cosmetics; those
who have begun fancy they must keep on,
but 1t is shame for mothers to allow their
fresh, sweet lovely daughters, just In the
bloom OF girlhood, to make acquaintance
with the powder box. 1t would be amaz.
ing If 1t were not disgusting to sec maids
and mothers powdcring little girls-the
rosiest babics--in the dressing room before
the opening of dancing school ball. dredg-
ing them as cook does JOINT before
roasting it. If these foolish women know
how much moro beautiful the child was
with her sweet, fresh tints, they would
spare them till the rosebud daughters were
at least in full blossom, and try first what
fresh air, exercise and pure water will do.
Beware OF any powder that contains bis.
muth, unless you are willing to risk an af-
tercrop Of purplish pimples.
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