The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-07-06
Toilet Hints For Summei
Weather-Or Beauty Hath
Power.
Communicated.
BY S. ii.

Every woman should devote a
little time each day to the I'M
provemcnt of her appearance.
OF course a very busy house. wife
or mother of little family can
not spend much time upon her
person, but for health'S sake it is
due one to study little points
which also affects ones good
looks. Think not that it is van.
ity, nor do you let any such re.
marks keep You from being care
full OF the heritage God has given
Nou. If it is a beautiful face or
form, look to it that you preserve
1t. The foundation Of good
complexion is necessary, cleauli
ness. and since frequent bathing
Is essential to good looks ii is also
necessary for perfect health. The
most renowned beauties have
known have won their reputation
because Of their lovely complex
ION. One cannot he beautiful no
matter how regular the features
or how pretty the eyes; a SalloW
complexion will spoil the beauty.
Vigilance and determination and
a little self. sacrifice is the price
paid for being admired as a good
looking or beautiful woman. Said
a pronounced bcllG-an actress
noted for her beauty: II am al
ways ON the alert. and when
discover traces Of fatigue or any
other destroying symptoms in my
lace or figure | set about remedy.
ING 1t at once. | sleep nine or
ten hours as a rule--nevcr less
than eight. | eat regularly and
heartily, and avoid anything that
would give me indigestion. as in
dlgeStol is a powerful foe to
beauty, a greater foe to beauty
than age, as great even as worry.
l walk every day, rain or shine.
/ do not worry, no matter what
happens, and Inever tire myself
unnecessarily. 4 warm bath at
night and a cold bath in the
morning are my simple methods.
II | get too stout | stop drinking
at meals and stop using sugar
and sweets. 1t pIecludcs much
pleasure Of course. II YOU Get
thln eat bananas and cream, and
olive oil on your Salads"
! have given You this noted ac-
treSS' notes, because She is very
beautiful, and a high toned, wom-
anly woman, if She is an actress.
And those who possess great
beauty can carry out her simple
daily habit, for the reason that
they keep her in pepect health.
The face should be washed al
ways upon returning from an out
door ride or walk in summer to
remove the dirt and dust that
has gathered upon it. 1t is an
excellent idea to put a little borax
Ill tepld water, and wash the
lace and hands, as it SoftenS the
water and cleanSes the skin SO
thoroughly, taking off that greasy
look which some skins have.
Many who have bad complex
IONS and are troubled with PIN
pies bathe the face every night
with warm water, to which a lit.
tie boracic acid has been added.
This is very healing and 3 cents
worth will last for some time. 1t
keeps the skin smooth and white.
Any one troubled with black
heads can cure them by careful
attention to their diet. Avoid
fatty foods, pastry or sweets.
The daily bath, plenty of exer
else, and an active digestion will
also assist you in getting rid of
black heads.
Almost every woman uses
little face powder, and as there
are many injurious ones in the
market it is well to prepare one
at home. "Mix half a pound of
finely powdered starch with two
and a half ounces of freshly pow.
dered orris root, put in little
flannel bag and apply lightly to
the face. 1t is excellent in hot
summer