Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-14

the skin, and also that firmness OF texture
so much to be desired, there Is nothing bet
ter than OIL A thorough bath or massage
with cocoanut oil is recommended as pre-
liminary to the pine bath. so that the pores
OF the skin may be cleansed and softened
and In a proper condition for absorbing all
the benefits to be derived from the pine
bath.
Regarding the proper time for bath,
simple, general rule may be given. Take
cold baths on rising in the morning and
warm ones just before retiring. In taking
Turkish or Russian baths the hour need
not be considered, except in all baths.
none Of which should be taken less than an
hour before or after meals.
When 1t is possible use fresh, clean rain
water for the bath. This is the nearest APP
proach to distilled water, which is too ex-
pensive for general use.
Useful Recipes
To make aromatic toilet water. take
a half pint Of alcohol. one ounce acetic
acid, ten drops essence of bergamot and
FIVE drops each oil of neroli and essence of
ambergris. Mix well. bottle and use a
little as needed Toilet water may be used
in the bath and is most refreshing, or IL
one does not care to indulge so luxuriously,
a few drops poured on towel, which has
been dipped in hot water. is refreshing to
use on face and hands. Its daily use, how
ever. is not advised. as anything contain
ing dlCOnOl Is drying TO the SKILL VI SH-
larged pores, use a complexion brush or
sponge every night while giving the face
thorough washing with warm water and
soap. Rinse with warm water. While the
skin Is still warm rub in almond oil or al
mond meal. If your skin is yellow, your
liver Is out of order and you should consult
a physician. Take a glass of hot water
before breakfast and another the last thing
at night.
To use milk for health"it must be taken
internally; 'for beauty" externally Milk
must be slipped or taken slowly. a little
lime water added to it makes it more d.
gestible. About a teaspoonful II glass
of milk is the correct proportion. To pre-
pare lime water, pour one pint boiling wa,
ter slowly over a piece of unslaclked or
quick lime, about as large hens egg.
When cold. pour off and bottle and use as
needed. Or you can buy lime water at a
chemists.
If you want to give the face and hands
an occasional milk bath. use warm milk at
night and let it dry on Wash off with
warm water in the morning Nothing is
better for sun-burned nose than coat
of sweet cream put on at night
To get nice red cheeks? Homework.
walking and correct breathing should give
you color. If homework and walk of at
least two miles daily are out of the ques-
tion, spend ten minutes, morning and af-
ternoon, in the open air, or before an open
window. pra cticing correct breathing. In
hale slowly and much air as possible,
swelling out the lower chest at the sides
just below the armpits as air Is drawn in.
Hold the breath five seconds, measuring
time with footsteps. and then exhale slowly
and gradually. Inhale again, and hold the
breath for ten seconds. Exhale fully and
inhale again and hold for twenty seconds.
If you can practice correct breathing while
taking brisk walk your cheeks viii soon
take on color.
For Oily and Thin Hair.
Rub the scalp every night with alcohol
and water. A good plan is to pour. into a
shallow dish about one-quarter cup Of wa
ter containing four tablespoonfuls alcohol.
Take clean nailbrush and go over the
whole scalp. Still another remedy Is to
dissolve one tablespoonful powdered borax
in about one-half cup water and rub the
scalp we'll with it. Try either one of these
remedies three times a week. and discon-
tinue as soon the hair Is less oily. WASH
ing soda may be substituted for the borax.
1t makes stronger solution. but If used
too often the hair will become harsh.
For thin hair. brush your hair and scalp
daily. Lift the hair up to ventilate the
scalp. Massage the head with cold water
and once a week apply a little Of the fol-
lowing tonic: Bay rum, half pint; tincture
cantharides, two drains; spirits ammonia,
one dram; oil rosemary, ten drops; oil law
ender, ten drops.
To increase growth of eyebrows and eye
lashes. olive oil rubbed on daily IS benef-
cial, or apply a lotion made of: Common
salt, half dram: camphor. five grains: a1co-
hel. three drains; oil rosemary, five drops.
Dissolve camphor and oil in the alcohol and
add salt. Shake we'll before using. Apply
this to eyebrows and to eyelashes, if you
can do without getting any In the eyes.
To make brows and lashes darker boil
two ounces walnut bark in pint water
and then add one-Quarter teaspoonful pow
dered alum to set the color. This gives a
dark-brown color Apply with a small
brush do not advise this for the hair.
Nor will you care to darken your eyebrows
If your hair is light There is no way to
make it darker.
Bathing in weak. warm salt and water
is good to increase growth of eyelashes.
Whenever you wash them and before dry
ing rub on gycerine diluted with water or
rosewater. to which a little acetic acid is
added. A good plan is to keep a bottle of
this preparation on the toilet table. The
proportions are: One ounce glycerine, two
ounces water and one dram acetic acid
Once day, when washing the hands, rub
on oatmeal. The oil in the meal makes and
keeps the hands soft and smooth. Don't
hold the hands down. The blood distends
the veins and makes the hands red thereby.
La Montt-''The editor says the hair-in-
the-butter joke has appeared before
La Moyne-"Yes, l have seen it in print
myself '-Chica News