The San Francisco call., 1898-06-19

the cold cream for which have given a recipe in one of the above answers
 M. c. H. S.-See answers to A. A. c. and Thirty Years Subscriber.
 MAY HAMPSON--See answer to John Brown and A. A. c.
 Brown, Pearl and Marion Tyler.
 LUCY ALLEN-See answer to Marion Tyler
 This paste is excellent for refining the skin. Three ounces ground barley, one ounce honey and the white of one egg. Apply to the face at night, allowing it to dry on and wash off the next morning. For the irregular eyebrows I should get a small brush, and brush them assidu-
 MAUD s.-I should say that the red nose in your case is caused by poor cir culation or may possibly be owing to a condition of the. nerves. You say you ex- ularly, and also take plenty of sponge baths? Try the listerine or witch, hazel prescribed for Pearl. and if that doesn't help you write to me again.
 COUNTRY GIRL-Exercise and sponge baths are necessary, If you desire an un- blemished skin. Read reply to A.. A. C. Apply witch hazel every other night, us- ing cold cream the other nights. For a yellow skin eat plenty of fruit and use this wash: One-Quarter ounce white rose leaves, .steeped in one-quarter pint each of fresh lemon juice and brandy. Let simmer slowly for three hours. Press, strain and decant. Apply at night. For information about moleS, read answer 10 Marion Tyler.
 S. P. S.-By reading this column care fully I think you will find all the informa- ton you desire.
 E. B. McC.--There is nothing under the sun that will remove superfluous hair permanently. Even electricity Is not al- ways successful. for if the base of the follicle Is not reached by the needle the hair will Sprout again. Depilatory pow ders are usually worthless, as they are most of them made of arsenic or caus- tic lime, and merely burn the hair off to the surface of the skin. If pulled with tweezers it but scatters the root, as rule, and three or four hairs will return in place of the one removed. would not advise you to use any of the advertised removers.
 If you are troubled with bad breath it Is probably. due to disordered stomach, and 1 should advise you to remedy that. clean, and in good condition. This wash will sweeten the breath: Alcohol 1SO grams, cinnamon F grams, ginger 2 cloves half gram, oif of oranges half gram. Mix and leave in infusion for two weeks, in a tightly covered vessel. Filter glass of water and with it rinse the mouth. For the oily skin trv the follow ing: Dried rose leaves one ounce, white wine vinegar half pint, rose water half pint. Pour the vinegar upon the rose leaves and let it stand for week then strain and add the rose water, throwing the tn. rose leaves away This may be used either pure by wetting soft cloth with it or by putting about a tablespoonful into. cupful of rain water. If you will wash your hands and arms in very hot water, wipe dry and apply powder made of equal parts. of orris root or boracic acid and starch, you will be relieved of the excessive precipitation. I know of nothing better for brightening the eyes than clear conscience and happy thoughts. pp'
 CALL READER-See answer to E. B. McC. The pain caused by electrolysis is very slight. Nervous persons are more affected by 1t than others, and I would not. advise those who are hysterical to undertake it.. I cannot give dermatolo- gists prices, but they are not exorbitant.
 ANXIOUS INQUIRER-Use witch ha- gel on the red blotches. Cutting the skin at the base of the nail is apt to make 1t grow tough and hard It is better to push it back gently with a soft cloth, Soak the fingers in warm soapsuds first to soften the cuticle.
 The other letters will be answered next Weeh. MIME. HYGEIA,