New-York tribune., 1901-07-07
THE SUMNER GIRLS COMPLETION.

The summer season is the best possible for i'm
proving ones complexion. although many women
are so foolish as 10 use it solely fer injury the
delicate skin. The copious perspiration tends to
free the pores and cells OF foreign particles and
should be assisted in every way and powder should
be used only when social engagements make it
necessary as it is likely clog the pores of the
skin
TO prevent sunburn ard freckles. both of which
may be of permanent injury to the complexion, one
should be careful not to walk in the open air with
out a hat or parasol Even when the sun seems
shadowed there is danger, and wind tanning Is
quite serious sunburn.
In the country it is much more comfortable TO
discard the hat as much as may be and make the
parasol a constant comoanion. Before COINS out
which is to be removed with soft linen cloth.
Powder is then appqd freely and the superfiuoSs
rubbed off. This will 90 much TO prevent sun5urn
1t is a good plan to take package of borax when
going into the country, as the water is often
some to 5sak Fl T M sGsfa IS sood d.
a great gre deal & Is bette ard ada ammonia 20 the
to the skin; Too. nuch borsx has drying ten
6Weve tha, the face IS not to be bahed tt GreS
after exposure to the suns rays or its reflection
be applied for some hours after such exposure
II is better TO remove the dust of driving or walk
The difficulty of bathing IN the sen without in
curing ssanourn seems inasurmonmtable, but much
teractinE influence as on other occas!onsan appli-
the water Salt water bathing is ENJOYABLE as a
diversion and healthful tonic, hut is not good
as han dressing or complexion loticn The wise
maiden is she who furegoes something OF the pict-
uresgGeness refuses 10 be allured by the sight OF
luxurtant locks drying in the SUM- and takes her
hath with hair protested by oilskin cap ard
face shielded by wide hrimmed straw hat She
may not look so pretty for the few moments on
the sands. but can chortle with triumph a little
later when she dresses for dinner and looks fair as
lily. while the other girls resemble "ox-eyed
daisies. all yellow and brown"
1t Is wise to keep lemons always in ones room
IN summer. After using to make a glass of
lemonade the juice left in the lemon Is an excellent
face before going TO bed
simple and good lotion for nightly use to
ward OF the effects of the days outings is made
Oh one drachm OF tncture of benzoin one ounce OF
rectled spirits of wine and eight ounces of rose
water, mixed. with the juice of a lemon added
one OF the most important influences In keeping
the complexion pure i'm summer is the diet Little
meat and pastry should be eaten. Fruits vege-
tables fresh fish, chicken eggs ought 10 be the
pIinclpal food OF the summer girl. Milk is a useful
aodtlon when II agrees with one. but coffee should
De vetoed absolutely, as it tends make the skin
saiIow me English custom OF drinking rather
weak tea FOR breakfast is good one and may help
10 explain the proverbial titles and roses of the
English girls complexion.
Inc care necessary in bathing the face cannot
be insisted upon too strongly Soap should be used
rarely. a bran or oatmeal bag serving the same
purpose much better.