The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-18


PhysiognSmy teaches that every tiny
line and wrinkle In the human face
has its own meaning, and THAI
through the medium OF these seam
lines ones true nature is revealed,
Diagonal lines in the middle OF the
brow indicate frett.ng disposli4,
though 'often IL Is caused by ac..i
slghtedness, and a habit OF coLtias
ing the brows. A generous dose ot
forgetfulness goes a long way toward
obliterating these wretched lines.
"A stern nature is denoted by the
straight up-and-down lines in the brow.
which so few OF US escape. Every lit
II } forehead line speaks OF the every
day battle with the Ills of life against
which we all must fight.
There Is one penalty the woman who
laughs great deal must bear, and
that is the little lines at the corners
OF the eyes, running fan-shape on the
| temples. and usually called "crow's
| feet" Instead OF being called ugly.
| they should be considered an indica-
ton of beauty, for they are seldom
| seen in the face of a grabbed person.
| but usually come with the laughing
| eye.
| Lines upon the face are not always
an indication of years, but rather OF
undue responsibility, or over-taxed
| nerves.
| The wrinkles which truly belong to
old age tell their own sweet or sad
story. every line having been carved
| according to the nature OF the
thoughts uppermost In the mind.
Wrinkles are screwed into some
faces, a fresh one every few days, by
assuming grotesque shapes when sleep
ing, squeezing the eyes too tightly
making deep burrows, splendid foun-
dation for endless 'crow-feet." The
corners of the mouth are drawn down.
producing burrows from the nose 10
the corner of the mouth and down the
sides of the chin.
The woman who goes to bed early TO
secure the rejuvenating beauty sleep,
should first learn just how to do II,
or the results may be more disastrous
than midnight revels.
To get the right sort OF results from
beauty sleep, one must go to bed
thinking of the most pleasant things
one can call to mind. Allow the eye
out the slightest strain or pressure.
Close the lips easily. and settle the
features into an expression or aoso-
lutte rest and cohtentment
But before all this goes the hot face
bath q cannot imagine beauty sleep
taken I'm a soiled condition), with an
application of some soothing lotion.
. of tincture of benzoin, ounces Of
! white wax, ounces of glycerine and
,. 12 ounces of cocoanut oil. Mix the last
. three ingredients by heating; then add
the benzoin. This should be well
rubbed into the skin at night, when
ever there has been the least friction.
,, Massage. persevered in, and. above
I, | all, properly administered. together
with a good lotion, will remove
, | wrinkles caused by an unhealthy con-
, dition of the skin arising from illness,
: care or anxiety but 1t must be taken
= i'm time. IL giving yourself facial
: massage, remember to rub always In an
opposite direction from the wrinkles
= for instance. the wrinkle from the cor
y ner of the mouth to the chin, whicf
!, | gives a cross, sour expression, shoulc
= always be rubbed upward. Try FOL
q Ave minutes, relaxing the muscles
= and rubbing in an upward direction
a then note the change In expression.
= Kneading the flesh gently for hv'
= minutes morning and night with regu
- larity will do much toward keeping tn
!, skin healthy and firm. bringing thu
blood to the surface.
Here Is a simple method OF brighten
= ing up the skin by the use of fresl
u cocoanut: Crate the cocoanut ant
. squeeze the juice through piece v
!. white muslin.
II The milk that comes through tn
'e straining should be mixed with tn
le same quantity of the milk in the cocoa
e nut
Y, Rub this thoroughly into the face
II neck and hands, using an upwar'
lie movement on the face.
a Frown just as little as possible, 10
II the muscular contraction Is sure Z
l. make settled lines there.
~ When one is possessed of good gen
m eral health, little fear need be given I
ly wrinkles, for they will be slow to az
10 pear.
II. Wrinkles in the chin and throat ma
Id be kept from appearing by massag
d. and a liberal use Of dumb bells, keeI
ly ing up a movement which brings Int
a play the muscles which SO easily be
come fiabby. Electricity Is grea
stimulant. and is very effective In tn
removal of wrinkles. All this keepin
IN ones good looks means no end OF har
g. work. but the result is worth II all.
IN There is only one thing to say n
of garding the surgical operation for n
ls. moving wrinkles, let 1t entirely alon
er Try more natural means.