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ABSOLUTELY PURE

may oe the cause of cutaneous eruptions
anI ~ many serious diseases of the skin.
Lne water we battle in should be pure
anu fresh. We all know that the softest
anu most pleasant water for the purpose
Is uistllied water; the softer it is the bet
yer Ior Inc complexion. River and spring
water may be rendered soft by the addi-
soda, oi
soap is most important agent for the
proper purifying of the skin, but there is
no need 10 discuss the comparative merits
Vi tne various kinds in the limits of this
snort article. Their name is legion. and
Ine purest and best may naturally be
taken TO be the safest. Those which con-
tain glycerine are, as rule, most benefi-
clal: Messrs. Pears transparent, Dynne-
ford's Molfa and Wrights coal tar are
among the best.
Many people have the idea that the use
OF soap Tor the face is injurious, but this
IS a mistake. The proper way to wash
the lace Is as follows: Fill the basin two
thirds tull OF fresh water; dip the face in
the water, then the hands; soap the hands
ana pass them with gentle friction over
the lace the hands are the best washing
gloves; dip the face a second time and
thoroughly rinse it. A little lemon juice
mas a good effect upon the skin when
added to the water.
A wetted sponge is one of the simplest
ana best methods of applying water to the
SKIN OF those who are unable to bear a
thorough bath. IN this way an effectual
washing can be managed. while a very
small extent OF surface is exposed Cold
baths should not be taken by persons of
delicate constitution without a Doctors
sanction, but for those who are strong
and vigorous much benefit may be de-
rived from their use.
The shower bath is only suitable for
very strong, healthy constitutions. and
should be advised by medical men with
care.
The swimming bath, both in salt and
fresh water, is one of the most healthy
ana lnvlgorating forms of bathing. and /
would strongly insist on the importance
OF al young people being taught to swim.
IL should always be remem bered. how
ever, that serious results may occur when
LOO long time Is spent in the water.
Inc Vapor bath, or Turkish bath. is
valuable IN many diseases. The vapor is
breathed, and is thus brought into con-
TACT with every part of the lungs. The
hrSt sensation is one of oppression. with
some slight difficulty in breathing: but
as the perspiration bursts through the
pores tnls feeling vanishes. The bather
tnen goes into tepid bath, remaining
there some ten minutes, and is finally
dried with warm towels. Cold effusion
is sometimes added.
THE PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF BATHINtf.
The body being moistened with the
sponge, or wetted with cold water. the
Immediate effect is for the skin to shrink
and all It's tissues TO contract. The blood.
therefore, is thrown back on the internal
organs and nervous system; these are
stimulated by the process, and a more
energetic action of the heart and blood
vessels Is the result. This reaction is the
OBJECT OF all kinds of bathing, and a
healthy action of the skin is dependent
upon 1t, For this end a variety of manip
ulations are in use, that of shampooing
being specially valuable. Many an i'm
aglnary allment will disappear with its
aid, assisted by skilltul treatment.
The effect of baths upon the skin is
largely dependent upon the temperature.
10Th WAFER, Water.
Cold .............33 to 60 Tepid......S5 to 90
Cool.,.............~65 to 20 Warm.......92 to 9S
1emperate.....75 to So IHot........... 9S to 1l2
Let me now, in conclusion, give few
words of advice as to the essentials of
bathing and the time to bathe.
l. Undress quickly.
2. lmmerSe the whole BODY. not for
getting the head.
}. Rub the limbs and body gently while
in the bath; in swimming do not Ioiter in
the water.
4. Never stay in the water too long-
twenty OF Lnlrly minutes is quite long
enough when in an ordinary, a SWIM
ming bath or the sea.
5. Dry the body gently with moderate
friction, beginning with the head, then
the arms and body, and finally the legs
and feet.
8. Friction is valuable for three reasons:
1t moves the circulation, it exercises the
muscles, and it rubs Off the dirt and loose
skin.
Z. Do not dress until the body is per-
Iectly dry, and do so leisurely, as it gives
the skin time to breathe.
s. Never bathe after Immediately afterl
meal; morning and evening are the
best times.
10 sum up
Dress deliberately; walk away slowly;
reflect on the blessing you have enjoyed.
Even from the bodys purity, the mind
Receives secret sympathetic aid"