The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-04-06
WON EMS FACES.
| The Causes of the Lines and Wrinkles In
| Them.

1.-THE amount OF discomfort and even tor
ture that young women ia nearly all
Il generations have been willing to Gu
dure for the sake OF an improved ap-
pearance has fortunately decreased in the last
% years or less. Tile explanation. however, is
not that women have grown strong minded
that they have become Indifferent to physical
charms, but methods have changed. Results
are brought about in a much simpler, more d.
rect and scientific way.
Dermatoiogy is the science that pertains to
the treatment of the skin, its diseases aud dis
6gurements.
pain or an ache. or anything that suggests
internal arrangement, frighteBs Us. and ply
stefan is sent for at once; while mole or mark
or scar that uIsrs the akin is neglected, partly
because it does not hurt and chiefly for the
fear that in trying to remove it matters may
be made worse instead of better.
Clothes that are becoming and ueil-6tting
are eagerly sought. and enormous prices often
paid for things that are valuable only az orna-
ments. Truly. then. if faces or features
could be bought. or our own faces could be per-
manently improved, there is no expense that
would be too great or pain too severe TO usder-
90 in the effort to secure comely eountenance.
For a number of years there has appeared in
the papers and magazines 4 mans face. It was
peculiarly noticeable and had somewhat of q
gruesOme effect. as there Was no neck attached.
There was. however. always story attached
that told OF DermatUlOgieal Institute in New
York City devoted to the skin and removal Of
Facial Blemishes, aud OF little Book that
would be mailed to any address telling all
about it.
copy of the book is before the writer and
it contains some mighty interesting chapters
TO people having faces, whether good or bad.
Take, for insience. the article on Wrinkles"
what a fund of rejection does it call 70 mind.
Wrinkles are the outward manifestation OF
our inner selves They are the index Of char
acter and reveal almost 70 a nicely in their
variations the varying dispositions and eharac-
teristic5 Of humanity. Each emotion. each
thought leaves q mOmeEtary trace. but the
lines are beaten in only by constantly recurring
thoughts. BenevoleDCe, honesty, goodness are
unmistakably stamped on some faces, while
treachery, by poerisy OF ayarice are revealed In
other faces. These are the outward and visible
results of our inner thoughts. tendencies and
characteristics. The mind that is filed with
the desire to do good. relieve suffering. and
promote happiness will be shown in a face thas
is far different from that of the criminal at the
bar whose life has been q series Of crimes.
Il il no wonder then that We so snxi0as
to be rid of some lines or wrinkles, while 70
possess others in q marked degree ought to Do
a source of pride. According to the book the
lines indicative of greed. aysriciousness, spite
fulness, insoence arrogance. or other undeslrs-
BILE traits, may be removed either by an electris
treatment, a surgical operation, or an inStru-
ment for developing the features and the nature
of each explained. The author remarks, bow.
ever, that while the removal Of such lines win
improve the face, he will not undertake to
change the disposition, as that is a voluntary
act that must be accomplished By individuals
for themselves.
Another interesting chapter Is that on chang
ing the features. surgical operation 10 ex-
planned that changes pug or retrousse nose
into an aquiline, or in other words, taking o
nose that indicates a lack of force Of character.
a pert, saucy nature, and shaping lt to appear
like one that goes with an smiable, proposes
ing, sensitive, and lovsble disposition. To
staid, conservative New Englsnders this seems
almost absurd, but the illustrations OF the op.
Grafton are so clear and eonvinciDgly simple
that ali doubt is dispelled.
As with noses so with esrs-they, too, yield
to the magic touch of this modern dermstolo-
gist Where the irregulsrity is not pro-
noHneed a patented appliance is used TO train
them into proper shape, but ears that stand ont
prominently TO the winds can only be subdued
by a Surgical operation. that, like all modern
surgery, is rendered comparatively painless by
spraying Cocaine on the parts before operss-
ing.
Chapter Y. tells of an application of an An
aesthetic nature which, when applied to molss
warts, penetrates and deslccates or GTfes
them up without breaking the skin, trans
forming them into an inerustation or scsb that
in few days, of its own accord, falls Oh, and
the Disagreement is eradicsted without harm
pain.
The care Of the hair and scalp the cause of
hair falling out, turning gray or changing
color, is handled in manner that shows care
ful research and practical knowledge.
The preservation OF that most important adj
junct of feminine loneliness. fresh. clear,
healthy complexion, is explained so naturally
and nationally that it seems easily within the
reach of all, and ray of hope is extended to
those who have, through whatever cause. q
blemished or eruptive skin. The effects may
be removed. and if the cause is also remedisd
permanent relief is the result
No laws are laid down for bathing, rs eseh
must study his own case, and battle in hot,
WARN, or cold water, seems best suited -
the individual conditions. One feature sd-
junct of the bath is urged as of the greatest im-
portanee, and necessary in keeping the
pores of the skin open, free and clear as ths
water itself No skin can be kept perfectly
clean without soap, carefully blended soap
that will purify the skin without irritation.
Other interesting articles are those relating
to the manufacture of dimples AMI the develop
ment of the muscles of the face.
Readers who want a copy OF this book may
obtain it by sending 10 cents to John H. Wood
bury Dermatologist, rs W. 42d street, New
York City. They will also get with it . SAM
pie of Woodbnry's Facial Soap for the skin,
scalp and complexion.