St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

to look most unlnvltlng.
A very efficient remedy for redness Is
to use oatmeal baths. putting douoie
handful of the meal in the bath tub at
night, and drawing gallon OF more OF
warm water. This should stand until
morning. when the rest of the warm
bath is drawn upon it. Nothing gives
such velvetv softness to the skin as this.
Get five pounds of oatmeal ground
fine, half-pound of pure CASTLE soap
reduced to powder, and pound OF ltal-
ian orris root. Cut yard of thin cheese
cloth into bags about four inches square,
and sew them on the machine, Delng
careful not to leave any united threads
where break in the seam may come
and the contents ooze out.
Mix the soap, oatmeal and OrrlS root
thoroughly, and fill the bags loosely.
Sew up the orifice, and lay them away
for use in the bath, when they should
be dipped into warm water and USED
like a sponge. They make a lovely
soft, thick father, and turn the water
milky, and the use of them not only
makes the skin as delicate and velvetY
as a child's, but the orriS root leaves
upon it faint and lasting OdOr OF ylo-
lets.
A different mode of treatment is
needed for the face. The use of hot
water upon the face is most essential,
particularly if one is much in the open
air. After any great fatigue the most
wonderful relief is experienced from
bathing the face in hot water, and any
one who, after hard day, wishes to 20
out i'll the evening. will find herself
wonderfully frightened and refreshed
in appearance by this treatment, fol-
lowed by dash of cold water.
1t is well to wash the face in this man
ner every night, first with very hot
water and then cold.
In the morning only cold water should
be used, and a vigorous rubbing OF the
towel. 1t will be found that this is
wonderful cure for wrinkles.
Soap should never be used upon the
face, which is only rendered dry and
Shiny thereby. Put on the wash-stand
a box of almond meal. Take handful
IN the morning, moiSten it slightly and
rub smartly all over the face until it
glows. Dip up the hands full OF water
and continue to rub, repeating this until
all the meal is washed away. This Will
cure the worst case Of greasy skin, pro-
vided, of course, that the diet does not
tend to continue it.
For people troubled in this way, a diet
of oatmeal, fruit. green vegetables and
plainly cooked meals is recommended,
rich and greasy dishes and heating
wines should be always avoided-but
this suggestion is to be followed as far
as possible by all women who wish to
preserve the freshness and beauty. OF
their skius. A fruitful cause of pale
faces is sleeping in close atmosphere.
At all times and in all weatherS there
should be some inlet for the air outside
to the SIeeDing room,
If the skin is pailid and gray, great
freshener is to rub alcohol into it every
night with flannel cloth until it glowS
holly, after which add the vaSeline. Ii
the skin is too fiorid and not smooth, a
good deal of very active exercise is
needed, and great deal of fruit should
be eaten.
This is trouble that is found often
est in women of full habit, who wear
their clothes too tight. They should
loosen their stays, avoid candies and
greasy food, drink as much lemonade as
agrees with them, and eat an apple
every night before going to bed, or an
orange upon rising in the morning.
Another valuable aid IN acquiring or
retaining good complexion is treat
ment by complexion masseuse, who
rubs and kneads the face three times a
week.