Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-01
SUMMER GIRLS COMPLEXION

The summer season is the best posi-
BILE for improving ones complexion al
though many women are so foolish as
to use il solely for injury to the deli
cate skin. The copious perspiration
tends to free the pores and cells OF
foreign particles. and should be assist
ed in every way. and powder should
be used only when social engagements
make II necessary, as il is likely TO
clog the pores of the skin.
To prevent sunburn and freckles.
both Of which may be Of permanent
injury TO the complexion, one should
be careful not to walk in the open air
without a hat or parasol. Even when
the sun seems Swallowed there is dan
ger, and wind tanning is quite as
serious as Sunburn.
In the country ii is much more CON-
Portable to discard the hat as much
as may be, and make the parasol
constant companion. Before going out
the face should be covered with pure
cold cream. which is TO be removed
with a soft linen cloth. but should be
used with reasonable economy. Pow
der is then applied freely, and the su-
pcriluous rubbed off This will do much
to prevent sunburn and freckles.
1t is a good plan to take a package Of
borax when going into the country. as
the water is often hard, Either bo-
raX or ammonia will soften it. Some
people seem to think that IF little
is good. a great deal is better, and
add ammonia to the water in such
quantities that it becomes irritating to
the skin. Too much boraX has dry
ing tendency that is equally bad. 1t
is we'll to remember. however. that the
face is not to be bathed directly after
exposure to the suns rays orsits re-
Fiction upon the water or sandy peach
Water should not be applied for some
hours after such exposure. 1t is Mtlsr
To remove the dust of driving or walk
ing with lanoIine. removing the shine
with powder
The difficulty Of bathing in the sea
without mourning sunburn seems IN
su,mountablc, but much may be done
a., prevent it by using the same couh-
teracting influences rs on other occa-
sions-an application OF cold cream aiIu
a liberal supply of powder. with an e
fort to keep the face from contact WIN
the water Salt water bathing IS En-
ioyable as a diversion and hcaHhiui \
tonic. but ii is not good as nai
dressing or complexion lotion. Ihe
wise maiden is she who toregoes SON.
thing Of the picturcsqueness. refuses NJ
be allured by the sight of inNuriant
ctt,,
bath with hair protected by an osklNaa
cap and face shielded by wlus
brimmed straw hat. She may not looA
so pretty for the few moments Oh IL
sands. but can chortle with friunp'i
little later. when she dresses for Dinner
and looks fair as lily. while the o'hs'
girls resemble "ox-eycd daisies. all ser
low and brown" t8t
1T is wise to- keep lemons always III
ones room in summer. Alter uS.ns
one to make n glass of ler1onade, w
juice left in the lemon Is an eAeeie 40
defense against freckles ana tan. =.
rubbed on the face before gong % us.
A simple and good lotion FOR n'sN,s
use. to ward off the effects or the das
outings is made Of one draehm "
tincture of benzoin, one ounce Oh ie.
titled spirits of wine and eight ouuee,
of rose water. mixed. with the juice "
a lemon added.
One of the most important init"e
in keeping the complexion pure
summer is the diet. Little meat ""u
pastry should be eaten. Fruits. VS.
etables. fresh fish. chicken ana ese
ought to be the PRINCIPAL food OF y.
hummer girl. MIX is useful adoi, ~.
when il agrees with one. but cpus
-hould be vetoed absolutely. as it-tens
Il nuke the skin sallow. The Engnsr
,ustom Of drinking rather weak tea ~
breakfast is : good ono. end mfy ~,
~ cxplrin the prnrerbial lilies 'n'
-~~cs'' cf the English girls crTnp''
ion. IL,
The care Necessary r. bathing ,u'
zee canrct BE- II itrl '""n
-t~ongly. Scap rio"!' r. r-H f''',
, brcn o. ontr,e0l hn~ ."t'iE"
-amc purpose much better.
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