The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-02-12
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL.
Common Sense Hints to Ladies
About Cosmetic and Other
Beautifiers.

The following extracts are from q talk
on hygiene bv DR.. Henrietta E Day be-
fore the Louisville W. c. T. u:
We are utterly opposed to the dele
terious compounds with which the mat
ket is flooded, composed OF acids, arse.
nie, and white lead, in which 1.-THE rem
edy is worse than the disease" We
would remind you that no object is at
tanned without some effort, and frequent
" considerable self denial, and will now
give you simple yet admirable recipe
for a cosmetic, With directions as to its
proper application. Take equal parts
OF lamb suet and glycerine; melt thor.
oughly in porcelain receiver; stir rapid
lv until almost cold, and finish by ad-
ding a few drops Of altar of rose
"Now, as "cleanliness is next to god
liness," we advise thorough bath be-
fore retiring each night, and. as the pro-
cess OF bathing seems to be misunderstood
we would explain that 1t is not necessary
to he submerged in large tank of wa
ter, but that a basin full OF this liquid,
With olive oil soap, applied with sponge
or flannel from the crown OF the head
to the sole of the feet, will answer every
purpose Regulate the temperature to
suit your Individual taste, remembering
always to avoid shock. The bath
should he followed by brisk but gentle
friction, and now ,hatlhe pores are open
and the subject glowing and cleanly. lei
u. apply to the face and visible portion
OF the neck a modicum of this salve. the
same to be systematically and thorough
ly rubbed 10. hearing Id mind that in
every case the friction must suit the skin
In some subjects this IS attained BY
gently rubbing up or down with the pain
OF the hand. while again the surface ab
serbs more readily from clrcliDg move
ment, the object teiug always not Z
grease, hut simply to molfy and softer
the cuticle. We give you these direc
tions for the face, but will add that th
entire surface of the body, treated il
the same manner, would respond mos
eenially and healthfully. 1t is vel
known that Injunction was the regula
accompaniment OF the bath with the an
clients. and it.would he we'll were it re
vived with US, since it adds supplenes
Ito the body, removes superfluous ski
scales, rendering the cuticle soft an
pliable as iu early youth, in place OF th
harshness and dryness so frequentl
complained of in advancing years.
Next ia order We would advise Garrett
handling of the hair, which should B
combed out with patience al gent,
ness, in place Of tearing it out hasti
and violently by the roots, resulting
breakage. injury and unesenness OF fhe
1t should be briskly and persistent
brushed every night before retiring, the
= loosely braided and coiled softly md
q silk nigbtcap. The very best prep
rations to insure luxuriant growth
. glossy hair is to be obtained by goir
into the woods where the wild graI
vines grow luxuriantly, and, at the Sc
son of the wear in which the sap col
mences to fow. tap the canes with
!, penknife, and collect the profuse dl
charge iu bottles. After bathing I
J. hair in mixture OF ammonia and wal
i water, this natural invigorator is to
thoroughly rubbed into the scalp on
daily. / have seen the most luxurial
m thick, glossy. waving birsute crop fr'
this simple. inocuous application.