Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-08

packs, a. hydropaths call them. which are as
cosmetic and purifying as vapor baths. For q
pack cover bed with . rubber sheet and two
in wet cotton sheet, or Wet gown wrung out
Of hot water, and let her lie down on the
blankets and be snugly folded in them. the
head wet and warm brick at the feet. The
arms may be left out, and the shoulders
wrapped In separate small blanket, great
care being taken not to let the patient get
emily an instant, or. on the other hand, to let
the head become flushed and full by overhead
ing the blood. Presently the subject begins to
perspire, as IL in a vapor bath, As if the fluids
OF the body were flowing through a strainer,
and she usually falls into the sweetest sleep.
Indeed the wet pack 10 q great cure for in
somnia. In half an hour q warm bath
should follow with clean warm clothing. which
last has more to do with clear skins than most
people believe. Indoors one may secure Q
moist atmosphere by keeping plentiful evap-
Grafton Of water in the rooms, not from the
poor little stove vases. but from broad enam-
eled pans, at least Is inches across, which
should vaporize two quarts q day in q room
lox16xl0. This would not only prevent wrin-
kles but throat and lung diseases. When about
house keeping duties or out of doors, little
vaseline should be rubbed into the face, espec-
tally In the lines next the nose and the droop
OF the mouth, about the outer corners Of the
eyes and on the forehead. This should be done
when the face is washed and dried, the first
paw Va WIG tOuct, lclt u lew uluuttb anu KeuIly
wiped of to prevent q shiny look, leaving a
soft moisture on the face. Warm water for
washing face and hands. warm soft towels and
vaseline will keep any skin soft and free from
wrinkles, If begun in young womanhood.
PROTECTION FROM WINDS.
For protection from the drying winds Of the
west one must use vaseline or cold cream be-
fore going out, and wear a very thin gauze
veil, not black lace, whose spots and meshes
injure the eyes. Some exquisite creams for
the complexion are sold, which really refine it,
region, one should drink more than usual, to
supply the fluids of the system. A large goble,
OF Uttered water five times a day should be
slipped, much to the benefit Of the health.
Vapor baths are indispensable in our dry
climate. Glycerine is not kind to all sorts OF
complexlons, and almond meal 10 too often a
mixture Of -four, CASTLE soap and the refuse
from which almond oil has been pressed, with
all the astringency Of the skin of the kernels.
women should make their own almond paste
and always blanch the kernels before pound.
Ing In mortar. pure rose water, distilled
from petals OF fine roses is greatly desirable az
a toilet preparation, most of the rose water
known being compound Of cheap ottar and
magnesia with distilled common water and far
from possessing the properties of true rose
water. These commercial limitations have
very little value.
RHEUMATIC AILMENTS.
j. F. T.. Use the loofa, by all means, fol
rheumatic ailments with poor digestion and
sleepless nights. If it is too scratchy, try fric
ton with flannel. But the use Of coarse crack
ers and acid fruits, If well borne by the diges
ton, should be more for you with friction thar
friction alone. Rubbing the body with cocoa.
nut Oil would help you gain strength and flesh
using half cup of oil for the entire form each
night and letting the skin absorb it. Rubbing
cut lemon on the affected parts will often re-
heverheumatism and neuralgia.
FOR SHINY NOSE.
"S. H." should use the finest magnesia pow
der for shiny nose. The invisible powder
named will do no harm. She may also battle il
in camphor spirits frequently to correct the
greasy tendency, and be careful to use none but
coarse bread. Redness and coarseness Of the
nose is an index to visceral Inflammation and
distractions which must be removed. Drink
grape juice at each meal, if you can get it I'M
fermented, or use the juice of stewed rhubart
till grapes come again. Rub lemon juice or
the nose and dust with powdered borax while
moist at night. SHIRLEY DARE,