The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-06
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N of olden days. In the screeds
of the old astrologers and
schoolmen It is placed high
above even the wonderful seven as the
Prime promoter Of good luck ard en-
blem OF fortune.
1t is only in modern times. however.
that women have discovered that Il
takes nine distinct points TO make
beauty.
Tn first Of these Is beauty of face.
Regular features are given 10 but few.
The woman does not live. however. who
cannot attain a clear complexion. pretty
hair. az least passable features. good
teeth. and bright eyes shaded by long
lashes and accentuated by beautiful eye
brows.
Defects Of the complexion may be d.
Vided into two classes.
The first are those due 70 the effects OF
the elements Upon the delicate skin; the
second. those for which improper living
or imperfect care OF the complexion it.
Eelf are responsible.
an toe FIRST class belong freckles and
sunburn- Fortunately these are usually
easy to remedy.
1t is best to depend. as far as posi-
bic, on natural cures. For freckles tho
best thing to use is lemon juice, and
plenty OF II.
Cut the lemon in half and rub ono OF
the halves well over the part affected
letting IL dry on the skin. A few months
OF this treatment will cure ordinary
freckles
The obstinate and seemingly hercdi-
t7ry variety require stronger. treatment
For them some such remedy as the fol-
lowing Is excellent:
Oxide Of zinc............... l. dram,
Subiodide OF bismuth..........- = Gram
pextrin -....................... Ia drains
CINceflne OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ~ drains
Spread the paste upon the freckles a
night before going = bed. In the morn
irg remove what remains with a little
powdered borax and sweet oil
Butterniilk is a good cure for tan or
sunburn. T. IS also preventive. Used in
the latter capacity it should be made
into a paste with talcum powder and
rubbed on the face before going out.
To cure that obstinate variety Of tan
which may be gained at any time in
the fall and retained all winter. the face
should be as regularly washed with but
teTmilk as II with water.
The best remedy for pim2les. black
heads and ike blemishes is 10 remove
their cause This may usually be found
in improper eating, improper facial
washing or unhealthful living OF some
sort.
An oily skin should be washed with
cologne and water. An inordnateiy dry
one should be massaged nightly with
cold cream. Massage is also the best
cure for wrinkles.
Cleanliness Essential.
Strict cleanliness of the entire body
is most important
All impurities show Immediately on
the face. and they are often danger sig
nails OF greater ills impending.
Most women have naturally good hair
II they do not illtreat 1t. For healthy
hair the only care that is necessary is
a regular and thorough combing and
brushing. a good shampoo once in three
or four weeks blondes should use an
egg shampoo). and smuggling and clip
ping every few months
Vaseline rubbed into the roots is best
for thin. short hair. especially when it
is fine and unruly. For falling hair a
good tonic should be used. and massage
is the test OF invigOrators.
Do not, except as last resort, aye
the hair. Never bleach it. Few women
realize how very pretty white or gray
bais is with q young face and fresh
coloring, and it certainly adds a digni-
ned charm to the appearance OF the ell
DERBY woman
Where the hair Is turning gray for no
apparent reason the following treat
-nent. while it viii not restore rs color.
VIII often cause it to stop turning.
Take cents worth Of oil Of winter
green, adding It drop by crop to about
one tablespoonful OF pure lard. ana beat
ms it until is about She consistency Of
cold cream.
After brushing the hair and scalp to
remove all dust. apply the mixture with
the tips OF the fingers. using eonsidera-
bic friction.
Even the shape of the features can
In some instances be changed. BY cor
slant massage the tip of the nose may
De narrowed or broadened. and a simple
operation Will cure outstanding ea1 s.
Certain il is also that negatively. con-