Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-28
TOILET PREPARATIONS,
FOR GIRLS TABLES

= T is a matter of wonder that girls dc
not have more toilet preparations
on their dressing tables.
For instance, every girl knows that
hard water is ruinous to the skin. and that
which is soft is not always obtainable
Bicarbonate of soda will improve the
quality. and the addition of a little pow
dered orris root will scent the water al
the same time. These powders are mixed
in equal quantities. yet one-third Of the
give fragrance.
Orris Root:
This compound should be kept in a
tin box or tightly closed glass jar. and
about a teaspoonful of 1t added to a basin
of water will be fragrant and delicious,
and a handful will perfume and soften a
bath.
among the most valuable and at the same
time cheapest of sweet odors It is never
cloying, but the scent lasts, particularly
II the root is bought in pieces instead
Of powdered. There is nothing worn or
used that is not improved by 1t. for in
stance. a piece in the box OF ties, col
lars or handkerchiefs will scent them
nicely. Small bits put in a bottle with
deodorized alcohol make an astrfngent
and sweet toilet water. especially II a
drop Of oil Of violets is added to half a
pint OF the alcohol. A piece Of the root
may be put into the hair under the POM
padour roll to impart q delicious fra
GRANGE.
Lavender OIL.
Lavender oil is another sweet that should
be used more often. In full strength 1t IL
most unpleasant. but diluted with deodor-
lied alcohol it becomes singularly refresh
ing. It should be bottled and used freely
for cleansing the face or for wiping owes
the flesh after a wash. A drop of this Oil,
full strength. added to a teaspoonful of
glycerin and ten teaspoonfuls Of water
forms good preparation with which to
wet unruly locks. Without causing them
to be sticky it will train them in place
and will not crisp the hair as does the
constant use of water.
Benzoin in the tincture should have a
place on every toilet table. Ten drops Of
it in a basin of water is excellent for
rinsing the face night and morning. II the
complexion Is greasy ten drops may be
put to gill of water and the skin wiped
with this several times q day. letting the
lotion dry on. 1t is both whitening and
softening, as we'll as astringent. It should
not be used to excess however.
Sweet Almond Oil.
Nothing is more softening or nourishing
to the skin than sweet almond Oil. It's
odor, which is not pleasant, thought inof-
fensive, may be concealed by adding a
few drops of oil of lavender. 1t may be
massaged into the pores at any time. and
when the hands are being treated the
beneficial effect is more rapid II they are
thickly busted with powdered French
chalk and incased in gloves. This done
for several nights will make a marked
difference in the appearance OF the hands.
While not as easy to use as cold cream,
it is a perfect substitute.
a preparation to dull shiny skin is a
necessary article for all SO ahlicted. Any
girl can make it by mixing eight minims
of distilled tincture of lavender to an
ounce of distilled or rose water. adding
two grains Of sulphate of zinc. 1t should
be well mixed. and may be wiped over
the face four times a day, letting it dry
on.
These are simple but effectual beauty
agents.