The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-11

you alone can cuTS1vat9 the lovelineS1
of the other.
Fineness of the skin, daintiness Of
the body and rosinss Of the complex
ion depend almost entirely upon bath
ing, as a means both Of obtaining and
retaining them. A cold bath is good
tonic and nerve bracer, but it neither
cleanses nor beauties the skin to any
extent. Nor should delicate girls or
women think of indulging in ii unless
so advised by their physician. The tenn
perature of a identifying bath should
be from 20 to IS degrees, and it should
be of daily occurrence. Ordinary wa
ter, that is, water neither particularly
hard nor soft, is not sufficiently cleans
ing to the skin, and French firm has
lately introduced dainty bags contain,
ing almond-meal, oatmeal and orris
root to be placed in the water few
moments before the bath is ready. This
renders the water very milky, and has
wonderfully softening and whiten-
ing effect. Baths in which milk, bran
or starch has been placed are found to
refine or whften the coarsest, reddest
skin, if persistenly used. Softness and
firmness of skin may be obtained by the
use of a simple unguent made famous
by the Greek and Roman women, who
centuries ago set US the example of
perfect personal cleanliness as the road
to beauty. The following can be made
with very little trouble, and it is de-
fghtfully exhilarating after the bath:
Best white vinegar, one pint; rose
mary, rue, camphor and lavender (of
.each), two drachms. Let the herbs
soak in the vinegar for several hours,
then strain. Rub thoroughly all over
the body and delicious comfortable
feeling and q dainty perfume will re-
main with one all day long.
There are many little skin troubles
which are both persistent and trouble
some, and vex ones very soul by ap-
pearing on the face. A greasyskin may
arise from various causes, but generally
from lack Of cleanliness or debility Of
the skin. Only an astringent has any
effect upon it, and very simple, entire
ly harmless one may be made from one
pint of rosewater, half pint Of white
wine vinegar and few drops of es-
sence of rose. This lotion may be ap-
piled with piece of soft linen or very
fine sponge.
Blackheads are very dificult to get
rid of, and are caused by the clogging
CT the pores of the skin by dust or for
eign matter. Alcohol, 90 per cent, APP
piled by means of piece Of channels
skin, will give tone to the skin and re-
move unsupported dirt and dust, at the
same time stimulating the small glands
and removing, by constant use, the
blackheaCls.
Tan and freckles may be removed by
the use of the following lotion: Two
drachms of powdered sal amrnoniac,
four drachms of eau de cologne, one
quart of distilled water. Lemon juice
and borax are both very effcacious,
and are home remedies.
Many skins will stand constant wash
ing, but need to be cleaned after a
dusty ride or walk by other means than
soap and water. Lait Virginia. is a de-
licious preparation, and can be made
as follows: One pint of rose, orange
flower or elder flower water, half an
ounce of simple tincture of bepzoin and
ten drops of tincture of myrrh.
After being exposed to harsh or chill
ing winds, it is good plan, upon re-
firing, to rub quantity of fresh cream
on the face, removing after about five
or ten minutes, to be applied again,
followed by a generous putting of rice
powder. Remove in tho morning by
tepid water and Lait Virginia..
The use of cosmetics, face powders
and rouges cannot be too strongly con-
demned. They stamp The person using
them as silly and vulgar in the eyes of
ell refined and cultured people, and do
not in even the slightestdegree enhance
or beautify, A good complexion needs
no artificial toning or heightening.
nature being the clevereSt of all artists.
A poor skin is kept clogged and it's
condition impoverished by the applica-
ton of cosmetics-often. indeed, it is
poisoned by the harmful ingredients
in them. Arsenic and white
lead are the two drugs most used in
their preparation. and two of the rank
est poisons which can be introduced
into the system. Medical treatment
for the beautifying, preserving and i'm.
proving the complexion should only
be undertaken under the direction Of
ones family physician, and once en-
tered upon, should be continued pa
tiently and faithfully until the pur-
pose is accomplished. Nothing short
Of complete course of treatment will
prove efficacious. With good medical
advice, plenty OF sleep, fresh air, care
ful diet and scrupulous cleanliness, all
women may hope to have compilations
fair and sweet to look upon.-Ladies'
Home Journal.