The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-01-29
CLEAR COMPLEXION THE RESULT
or CARE AND GOOD HEAL TIL
Pretty Skin Is Possible to Any Woman Who VIII
Eat Properly and Observe Rules.

good complexion is within the grasp
Of any girl who is determined TO have
IL All cannot have color of peaches
and cream, but they can have clear
skin, free from pimples and blotches or
roughness.
The latter is not uncommon in winter.
as cold weather affects II seriously
when there is not sufficient oils to keep
1t smooth. There are also patches Of
redness sometimes. and natural ten
dency 10 erythema, which is a conges-
ton and Inflammation OF epiderms II
means unusual tenderness and an in
sufficiency of natural oily secretions.
ANY external irritation, such as eX-
posure TO cold or dry winds, or the
direct heat OF the sun. will cause con-
gestiOn in this type OF skin, producing
= sense OF heat and discomfort
The red blotches come and go. and are
generally accompanied by roughness. A
very common exciting cause is the
hahitual use Of irritating soaps. Highly
scented and colored soaps are TO be
avoided by all who wish for good
complexion. Other causes of erythema
are rheumatism and disorders of the
digestion.
\ disagrecable form of erythema is
flushing OF the face. which occurs chief
~ aftci eating and is due to improper
diet, h1sty feeding. over-eating. or
drinking cold fuids. General neglect Of
the health. lack of exercise and living
In badly ventilated rooms are all causes
OF blOtchy skins.
Before gong into the treatment of
this special disease Il cannot TOO en-
phatically be stated that an improve
general
can be brought about by simple nour-
iShing food, fresh air and plenty Of
Of exercise il is better TO leave on tea
and coffee, and all alcoholic beverages
for "A time: also 10 exclude all highly
seasoned food from the dietary, and 10
avoid shell fish. pickles. and pastry.
Meat in moderation fresh vegetables,
fruit. eggs. and milk puddings are the
best foods for the complexion
Extremes from heat to cold are TO be
avoided. and girl. who, coming indoors
stands over "A radiator cannot expect
to have a clear complexion. There Will
instead be ugly red oiotches.
Do without soap as much as possible,
and use rain water in preference to or
binary tap wafer
Oatmeal should be kept in saucer
or the dressing table and plentifully
used and bags made of muslin, and
filled with iran should be soaked nj
theA water. and may be used, II prefer
red ia place of oatmeal.
Bathe the face daily in warm milk,
and about twice a week very gently
massage the skin with the tips of the
fingers with any good face cream. such
as lanoline or cold cream.
After washing, rub little of the fol-
lowing mixture into the skin: Shake and
mix thoroughly together a wineglass-
ful Of lime water. n large pinch OF Dor
ak and half a wineglassful OF olive oil.
These together will form a thick. white
fluid or emulsion which ShOuil lie ap-
ct ,fF-fr- rfr1r=r 80 Il
then gently wiped off with a soft towel.
1t leaves tie Skin soft. proJee,s IL fram
cold. and acts as an antiseptic-that is,
it prevents the skin from being suit
able soil for the microbes Hnich Cause
acne. boIls etc.
1t is well to apply little slyccrine
and rose water after being exposed to
cold winds; not glycerine alone, as it