The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-12

The use of cosmetics. so long an
acknowledgedly important part of Eu.
ropean womans toilet, has always
been strongly disapproyed of in Ameri.
ca.
Public opinion is, however, undergo.
ing a gradual change in this respect.
probably brought about in part by the
general harmlessness of the articles
used
In the past much was heard of the
poisoning of actors and actresses tor
many years the only large consumers
by white lead, which was a principal
ingredient of paints used on stage.
Nowadays all paints. powders and
hairdyes that are bought from a re.
liable source, are as carefully and
healthily compounded as prescriptions
ordered by physician.
AS a matter of fact pure face paint
is not injurious when properly remov.
ed. Any one who has a large number
OF acquaintance among theatrical
people will tell you that as rule
their skins look as smooth and fine in
private life as when seen Cn the stage.
This is largely due to the fact tnat
professionals have learned to remove
all the makeup carefully with a good
cream before retiring, and to take as
much care of their face as they do
of their clothes. Also to the fact that
cosmetics are more carefully prepared
than formerly.
Now that the use Of rouge has come
so decidedly into fashion it may be
helpful to explain the proper method
of using it.
In the good old days OF shaded can.
dies and even in the more recent ones.
when gas was used, only u fairly good
complexion passed musted Very vel.
by artificial light. But under the un.
compromisingly truthful electric
globes, one must be beauty TO LOOK
only fairly well, for this particular
form of illumination casts a blush
tinge over all skins. To guard G-.Iust
this unbecoming effect a touch o.
rouge will be most satisfactory.
We are passing through one oi
those periods in the history OF fashion.
that demands that we all look pic
turesque and "if We can't look pic
turesque We must look as picturesque
as we can"
Now for few directions as to the
best method of making up the face.
The color can be little deeper in the
center of the cheeks and then should
be blended off lightly all over the
cheeks. The tip of the chin should al
ways be tinted as we'll After you
have done this you will observe that
this gives natural appearance, and
does not look blotchy or painted" If
the ears look very white by contrast,
tint the outside edges and the lobe
very delicately. This detail is one
whose neglect has been the cause of
many failures.
The lips, Ii pale, should be Redeemed
also and don't make the mistake a
person l know did, of putting nail
salve on them, and thus removing all
the skin. After you have finished
with the rouge, powder the entire face
Rouge must be very sparingly used
and so thin a coat applied that what
natural color you have will have an
opportunity to show through. Moth.
Ing adds so much to a face as play OF
color, and the changing dimple.
Some dermatologists offer to make
permanent dimple, but it is most
emphatically to be avoided, for its un-
certainty is its greatest charm.
A whitening lotion for the neck and
shoulders is more lasting than dry
powder for use in the evening when a
decollete gown is worn. 1t is much
more satisfactory than powder as it
does not rub off.
girl OF piquant type of beauty may
dare to put a tiny bit of black court
plaster at one side of the chin or on
the cheek near the eye, but not the
fair, placid lady for it would look most
incongruous.
Whatever is put on the face during
the waking hours. must be removed
before retiring, and then no i'll effects
can possibly follow. This is best done
with cleansing cream. which frees the
pores from all foreign substances.