The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-20

they are largely hereditary, as is
often the case; then it is almost impossible
to remove them entirely. Again, the forma-
ton of the face has much to do with the
depth of these lines. or it may be a force of
habit of expression has set them unusually
deep Although the facial operator may
have one or more of these causes to con-
tend with regular and intelligent treatment
will surely reduce the unlovely lines. if di-
rections are carefully observed and followed
with system. At the same time you are
working try and discover any habit which
may be deepening the lines, and endeavor
to correct it, for this will facilitate matters
greatly. A pure skin food is invaluable in
the work. used in combination with the
massage. To protect the delicate texture
of the skin from CRIME and render the pores
more effective, IT must first be prepared to
receive the food by face bath of hot, soapy
water, followed by a thorough rinsing in
warm water to remove every trace of soap.
Then begin by amounting the deep lines gen.
erously with the cerate. Remember that
you wish to build up, hence the pressure
must be light and of not too long dura-
ton. The first movement consists of knead-
the flesh on each side of the lines, between
the thumb and finger. and gently press it in
a slightly rolling or clawing motion. Go
over the entire length of the line two or
three times, then perform an upward rotary
movement, keeping the skin moistened all
the time with plenty of the cerate. Lastly.
place the finger tips on the temples and with
the thumbs placed just forward of the lines
smooth and stroke the lines crosswise, up
ward and backward, toward the ears. The
results, after a few weeks of this treatment
regularly daily. will be most gratifying.
Developing Muscles of Shoulders and
Back.
NJ F.: Properly to develop the muscles
of the shoulders and back rhythmic exer-
cises are required; massage alone will not
bring about the desired results. First of
all learn to stand correctly and to do this
practice before a mirror until you are sure
of yourself. Balance the body firmly on
the balls of the feet with the chest raised
and the abdomen drawn in. After few
minutes of deep breathing. which should al
ways precede and form a part of the exer-
else, you are ready to begin the shoulder
and back movements. If you prefer to
use light wooden dumb bells do so, al
though they are not essential. Stand erect
with arms resting lightly at the SIDES.
palms against the legs and raise the arms
upward simultaneously. When the arms
have been raised to a level with the Shout
ders, turn the palms upward and continue
to raise the arms. bending them at the
elbows bringing the closed hands, palms
downward, over and six inches above the
head. Then force the arms backward,
which will be tiresome at first, because the
muscles are weak, but after a few trials a
feeling of elasticity will result which Will
be most pleasant. Then bring the arms
downward with elbows still bent and the
upper arm straight out from the shoulder
continue to hold the arms as far back
ward possible while you are counting
ten rather slowly; then repeat from the
beginning of the exercise. The movement
may be continued for a half hour or until
tired. Do not over-exercise the muscles
at first. If the muscles feel sore rub
thoroughly with equal parts of alcohol and
tincture of camphor: after you have prac-
ticed for a week you will not need the
application. Always bear in mind that IL
the arms are allowed to come too Tar
forward, which is a much easier move
merit. the upper arm will receive most OF
the development and the beneficial effects
greatly lessened. especially on the back