Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-07-23
A FRUIT COSM ETC.
LEMON JUICE MAY BE USED
WITH BENEFICIAL RESULTS.
INVALUABLE IN THE CARE OF THE
COMPLEXION AND UNEQUALED AS
A HAIR WASH AND TONIC.

Che very latest cosmetic Is the lemon,
IN countries where they grow ~ freely az
apples do In tho temperate sons this fact
Is appreciated and thei1 viytue, availed cf.
bus their admirable qualities ara worthy
of wider knowledge. Lemons are not SO
costly even in tho coldest countries, that
women may not easily afford 10 use this
,sslical aid to the toilet
In the care Of the complex ion 1t is inval
liable, particularly In summer, when Q
few drops squeezed into the water In
which the face IL washed removes all
greasiness and leaves tho skin fresh and
yelvety. A Et;lo lemon Juice rubbed Oh
the cheeks before going 10 bed and allowed
to dry thoro will remove frockles and sun
burn and Wilton tho skin, besides giving
it charming sinoothness and so.tuess to
the touch. This should be done about
three times n week, both wintor and sum
Iner and Is OF the greatest aid to such
complications ms are afflicted with enlarged
and blackencd pores. These enlarged pores
are due to deficient circulation OF the blood
and are to he greatly aided by vigorous
rubbing with n coarse towel every time
the face Is washed.
Those who lead a ssjentnry life find the
and temple, and these pares should be en-
ergetiealIy rubbed and knoaded several
times IA day. When the pores become dis
tended, a iino, Invisible dust In the air err
tars and clogs and b!aokens them Mere
ordinary face wasbing, evon when warm
water ar.i soup are used, Ia not sufficient
to rc.Ha,a the dirt In tho pores, but the
yLsurou, acid OF the lemon will cleanse
and carry off all such unsightly blemishes
In tn Wei, Indies q lemon bath is al
most n daily luxury. Three or four lines
or leiHuns are sliced Into the water, which
Is drawn half nn hour before using, 80
That tie fruit juice may have q chance to
I.rmCate, and the deliciousnoas OF such
Tubing must be felt TO be appreciated
The sense of cleanliness and fresh ness 1t
gives and the suppleness and sulooshness
II iuiparts to tho skin are an experiences y.
s,.n forgotten. The lemon Is more thu.
asubstitute for the bran bathbags whien
were invented by the French and which
eAqulsites think so necessary for the toilet.
Half n teaspoonful OF tho juice OF the
lemon squeezed into glass OF water and
used for brushing the tse.h gives tho
mouth the same feeling of cleanliness that
the lemon bath gives 10 the skin. 1t Is
particularly grateful when sickness rem
dcrs tho mucous and sa,ivatory exCretiuns
Of the mouth unpleasant. Not moro than
half tuaSpoontul should -, used, rs a
powerful acid is bad for tbs enamel. but
ON occasion the proportions may he In
creased, rs tho lemon - an n1tivo deudurizrr
and Will emove the smell Of onions or to-
baoco from the mouth.
As hair wash and tonic IL has no rival
For TIM former purpose IA large, juicy lem
on should be cut In half, the head dipped
into bowl OF water, from which the chill
only must be removed, and the water
made Of the same temperature as tho air,
and the lemon rubbed and squeezed vigor-
ously among the riots and along the length
Of the hair. soak and rub the head well
in this bath aud then rinse thoroughly in
fresh water Of the seino warmth. II well
dried at once with energetic toweling,
there VIII never be tho smallest danger ot
cold. No soap is needed The acid of the
lemon absolutely removes all grease and
dust, and the hair, aftur such a bath, Is
soft, glossy and clean. This lemon bath
once u week will have the most beneficial
effect upon the hair, stimulating its
growth, delaying the coming OF grayness
and making 1t beautifully pliablo and pol
ished
For Mau!rLriug the lemon Is absolutely
Indispensable. \ teaspoonful OF the juice
in "a cupfyH VI tepid water whitcnS and
supplies the nails and removes all GreaSe
and dirt, making them much more ~~sy t.
polish. This should be used every morn
ing and by dHhbling tho fingers few mo
Inents it L. possible to make the nails per
foctly clean and transparent without tht
use Of any metal cleaner by simply rub
hing them with a towel. IL Is also most
beneficial IN removing tho skin around the
nail edges. which should never 10y any
chance be cut with scissors. Rub the tOwc!
firmly all about the nail. pushing back the
skin. Do this regular every day, and after
few weeks the skin growth will d!sap
pear and never return as long Us the treat
rnent Is continued. Tho Comparison OF
nails kept IN this way with those subjected
10 Che barbaruus method OF skin clipping
iuxper manner ot treatment.
Finally tho lemon Upon the toilet tabi
is great aid TO health. The juice OF a
lamon squeezed into a large breakfast cup
Of water, drank without sugar and I'm
madiately upon rising and Us hot as can
be borne. Is no most admirable tonic and
S,ltsratso. NO one should form the habit
Of taking even the mildast Alternative, but
II the head feels heavy and duh or one Is
conscious OF languor end discomfort upon
rising this lemon draft Is one Of the best
and simplest methods OF clearing out the
SUSTAIN and restoring It's tone.-Detro!t
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