Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-23

1t is impossible to have a clear COM
plexion unless the organs OF digestion
perform their functions properly, for I'M
less food assimilates, and that which
might be called refuse is carried off
through proper channels. excretions Will
make their way through the pores, with
the result that ernptions, pimples and a
general discoloration, commonly called
sallowness. are developed.
Therefore the first and corrective meas
IRE for a woman striving to have pretty
skin is to make sure that her stomach
and liver are in healthy condition. That
they will not be if an excess of sweets.
fats or other rich food is constantly be-
ing absorbed goes without saying. For
the diet of one who has a CREAMY COM
n,exion is. of necessity, abstemious.
certain balance of food must also be
made For instance, one who mas nlSh
color that degenerates into thick, duil
red should avoid all red meats especial
Iy beef, also claret and, indeed, all alco-
Instead Of these foods. fish, poultry,
eggs milk. ETC. should be the staple ar
ticles. and plenty of water must De drunk
between meals
On the other hand. pallor should be
created by a Numerically opposite meth
cd. For example. plenty of rare beef and
mutton claret tn moderation, and all
other food making articles should be
taken always using discretion IN not
overlooking the stomach ne slsh'esl
acidity or indigestion must be avoided.
Exercise is imperative. for unless the
food circulates freely the complexion Will
have dull look that destroys the eHec.
of the greatest clearness OF SKIN coio
bath is highly desirable for those who can
take one daily. and warm path every
day is an absolute necessity II the colo
does not agree. Sleeping i'll We'll ven
tiIated, though not draughty. room Is also
essential to freshness OF the SKIN.
Tiresome as all these details may seem,
they cannot be passed over, for unless
attention is given to them, time and
money tried on external applications will
prove valueless.
Massage a Benefit.
Massage is a great aid. although not
necessity, except in cases of extremely
moor complexion. 1t unquestionably stimu-
Ll,tes surface circulation and tones the
flesh.
Every woman can shortly work out
system of massage that is best for hel
,ndivid,sl needs when she bears In mind
tina, smoothing as well as strengthening
* the end aimed for, and that rubbing
n,ust bc against wrinkles and not with
them ,;,,,- .,r.
With almost all poor compieXlons there
is some kind of surface eruption soHiC-
times hlackhcads. but quite frequchll!
only pimplcs. X,
The variety of pnlples. however, Is NM
tied only to their causes. but those which
appear irrcgulariy and arc fc" IN num-
her need not TO be regarded as hecesSa-
rilv serious For, as a rule, simple APP
plication such as a paste MADE from
| flowers of sulphur and spirits OF cam
phor. will dssipate them. Before apply
| ing this healing lotion the spots must
| first he washed and then rubbed with the
cream. letting it remain on all night. In
the morning the pimples should again be
washed with warm water and then touch
ed with glycerin.
| Three or four such applications may be
| needed TO remove the spots.
| Pimples about the nose and on the face
near il OF! redness in the same places may
| he caused by indigestion and debility and
! to correct this condition the diet must be
simple. bur nourishins. A skin specialist S
| formula for this trouble is a wash made
bv pouring spirits OF camphor over sliced
mer to a quarter of an ounce of the lat
| Ter. Ii may be bottled. the root remain
| ing in the liquid for several days. This
| will he Intellectual il the rednesS or erup-
tons have existed for months.
Borax and Glycerin Combination.
| is also suggested for pimp!es. and is cf-
/ ficaciouS i'll many instances. 1t has viz
tues as Il complexion lotion also and for