The Washington times., 1907-03-30
TO REMOVE AND PREVENT
COLLAR STAINS ON NECK

Fashions revival of high linen collars
for women may play havoc with pretty
threats. AS a matter OF fact the con-
tinued high favor OF these neckpieces
on dresses has caused blemishes al
ready. and they viii only be made worse
by stifr ties. The cause is primarily
the height that makes a distinct line
around the top of the throat, and, sec
ondly. tightness that makes the throat
muscles fabby and results in the skin
becoming not only dtscOlored but scrag-
gy and loose as we'll
A condition OF this sort is supposed TO
exist only after a woman has passed
certain age. though even she might
avoid it were she willing to take the ne
cessary care. But yellow discolorauons
made by bones that hold Up soft collars
and the rings from linen or lingerie
neckweaF are not only unsightly but in
excusable, for any young or middle-aged
woman can avoid them.
1t ls a mistake 10 think that these are
rot disnguung, for such marks ruin
otherwise pretty necks. And at last
women realize il. ! know, for the let
tiers in my daily mail ask for some rem
edy 10 take OF the stains that show
when even the simplest evening gowns
are worn.
A ring around the top of the throat.
moreover, may show even above the
high collar of an ordinary frock should
the neckpiece be a trihe low.
More important, however, than even
is Well taken care OF curing this fad OF
this Is the fact that unless the throat
old long before her time. as her neck
linen collars 1t viii make a woman look
will become ''stringy."
Tire soveI eign remedy Of massge, com
lined with bleaches and tissue feeding
creams, IS the means Of avoiding, as
we'll as curing, for curing is possible
Massage viii strengthen the muscles
that have become weak and habby
through disuse, owing to the stin collar
supporting the flesh, and creams will
nOuTish the tissue.
A most excellent remedy for this con
dition Is made Of one Snd one half
ounces Of oil OF sweet almonds and 1--WE
grams OF bitter almond oil, one gram
OF balsam OF tolu, one gram OF benZoin
one drop OF essence OF lemon, and one
drop OF essence Of caJput
Put the tolu and benZoin into the oils
and stand IN small basin on a radia-
tor OF register to keep warm for a day
and a night Pour off all the clear por-
ton and to this add the essences. Use
as a cream.
This is for bleaching as well as for It's
sue building, but a more active white
ner and one to be used for distinct dis
colorations Is made of one and one-haIf
ounces citric acid, five and one-half
ounces OF hot water, one dram Of bo-
rax, one-half ounce Of dried rose petals,
and one-haf ounce OF glycerine. The
rose petals may be omitted and a couple
OF crops Of essence of roses substituted.
Put the acid ana the box into the wat
er in china or glass basin. If the rose
petals are used add those. Let stand for
an hour and strain through a muslin.
II should be quite clear. When thor
oughiy cold add the glycerine.
Use by wiping over the spots with
bit Of muslin at night and again IN the
morning, J citing the bleach dry on.
Should Il burn the skin at ali, apply
any cold cream and use the bleach less
often.
These stains Of the throat are some
times. so old as to require even stronger
whiteners, and ! therefore give this one