The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-28

M deny the assertion that prob
IV ably never in their lives had
their faces and hands been
properly washed Yet, according to a
prominent beauty doctor. this is actu-
ally the case. They will Cite she
says. "a twice daily scrubbIng with
soap and hot water and, in exceptional
cases. an occasional ice-cold plunge.
and then smile with conscious rectitude.
utterly unaware OF the fact that they
have been treating the delicate skin Of
the face in a harmful and deleterious
manner"
1t is said that Queen wilhelmina has
never touched soap to her face, and her
complexion is noted for its fairness and
It's soft texture. A very occasional use
of soap. however. will do no harm. and
Will console those who cannot feel
clean without it. But creams and the
correct application OF clear water should
In great measure replace IT, and will
impart 10 the skin a healthy glow and
firm pliancy that no soap can give.
Correct face washing may be divided
into two sectiOns-washing ordinary
and washing extraordinary. The first
includes tho daily additions: the second,
grand monthly or bimonthIy seance.
or three times daily performance.
Use knitted washcloth or a soft
towel. folded many times. and rub the
face well with water as hot as ,-ou
can stand, applying Il not once. bur two
or three times. Then, as quickly as
possible, before the effect OF the ex-
IRENE heat wears of. dash cold water
repeatedly upon the face. The colder
This Is tho
this is to close the pores, too freely
opened by the hot water. which re-
moved the dirt that clogged them, and
thus TO prevent chapping. Even bet
ter than this. however, especially for
those with representative skins, is to
dip the hands into the cold water. and,
instead OF dashing it on the face. 20
massage the skin with the fnger-tips
Thus one gains the advantages Of the
cold without the attendant shock.
Now for the washing extraordinary
For this one requires three towels
one very much softer than the others
and plenty of both very hot and very
cold water. Add to the hot water some
such toilet preparation as the follow
ing:
LOTION OF LAVENDER FLOWERS
(Toilet lotion TO be added to water when
waskin6)
Spirits OF wine. rectihd ....2 ounces
spirits or ammonia-..-......... u ounce
Oll or lavender = dram
Mix liquids together. Bottle and shake
If you do not care for the odor OF Law
ender. pure alcohol mot wood alcohoD is
good also, or a few drops of aqua ann
monia will clear and soften the wate-.
Now apply the hot water. without rub
bling, simply holding the folded towel
dipped In IL close to the face. and re-
peating until the skin feels actually mar
boiled Then take a little good cold
cream and massage the face with II he
fore the skin is entirely dry Use the
tips OF the fingers, and work them over
and into every part Of the face. close
TO the ears where the lines come. M
and around the eyes and between the
browx. Now take n dry towel and wine
the face. You will be Mortified AT the
CRIME that will appear on the towel
after the rubbing. Then apply the cold
water. as before, and the washing is
complete.
Never dry the face by rubbing. but
hold the towel very close and let IL
absorb the superfiuous moisture Some
persons seem 20 depend on the drying
for actual cleansing, and torture their
faces by hard rubbing, as a matter Of
fact, IL Is only to prevent chatting that
the skin need be dried at all AS a
final touch you may. II you wish. light
" dust the face with a pure powder
being careful not TO let II accumulate
in the folds and lines. For those who
dislike proprietary creams and powders.
however good. the following tried and
true formulas may be Of service:
WITCH HAZEL COLD CREAM
White Walk. ounce
Spermaceti ....................... ounce
OIL OF almonds ----..----......... 4 pint
Melt, pour into a mortar which has
been heated by being immersed some
time IN boiling water Very gradually
add ounces Of rosewater.
HONEY AND ALMOND CREAM.
Honey .-...---.--..--.-.-....-.. ounce
White soap in powder......... u ounce
OIL of sweet almonds 13 ounces
OIL OF bitter almonds---..-...- y dram
Oil Of bergamot............... Il dram
Oil OF cloves. ---.---.-..-------- drops
Balsam OF Peru..-----------.-- = dram
Liquid pOtassa. .........-....... y dram
Mix the oils with the balsam. then mix
the honey with the soap in a mortar,
add enough of the pOtassa to produce
a nice cream. Add this TO the first
mixture and continue TO beat until you
have thoroughly Incorporated emol-
lient.
HYGENIC TALCUM POWDER
Farina starch. .-..--...-.-.........50 grams
Powdered talcum. .................2O grams
Powdered lycopodium. ...........2 20 grams
Salol or boric acid-...............1Og grams
Essence Oh Nlolel- -----..-.........20 grams
POWDER OF WHITE GERANIUM
a Toilet Powder)
Starch powder. .,.............-.. 4 pound
Orris root. powdered. ounce
OIL of geranlunl- --.-.............L a dram
Crush free from Jumps. Add the per
fume drop at a time
There are several little niceties of the
toilet to which but few attend. After
washing. for instance. how MANY
women think to smooth back the tiny
disarranged hairs about the face To
rinse out the mouth with iukewarn
water and good astringent. and most
Of ALI to pay attention to the eyebrows