The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1910-02-15
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Exchange
Complexion Neglect

been cleaned on going to bed they
should be brushed again in the morn
ing and the mouth rinsed, for gases
and acid form during the night, decay
starts in, and all this matter should
be carefully removed and the mouth
made sweet and clean to begin the day
1t takes but a few minutes more to
comb the hair prettily. If the face is
shiny dust on a little powder. With the
preparation woman makes dainty
and sweet appearance at the breakfast
table and in addition has given her
complexion a treat that is really bene-
fetal
If women only realized the value OF
a fresh, attractive appearance at the
breakfast table more would give up
hair curriers' and negligees A dainty
sweetness and freshness of a careful
toilet makes picture that starts the
day right for those who must go out
into the world of work The effect
upon children is incalculable Their
first notions of life come from the
home. They should not be started
with the idea that froWsiness and I'M
tdiness are allowable at the break
fast table.
A woman should give herself the
time to make this much of toilet. If
she can spare more time, and if her
physique will stand it, a cold bath in
a we'll heated room is more beneficial.
1t is an invigorating tonic, sets the
blood to bounding through the veins,
wakens the liver. gives the complex
ion clearness and rosiness and is in
every way good beginning for the
day.
When the mornings work is over
the face can be again cleansed, either
with water or toilet water and a little
powder busted on. If more convenient
than at night, the hair can be brushed
thoroughly now, prior to being arrang-
ed for the afternoon or evening.
Before retiring, the face should be
cleansed with a pure cleansing cream.
Apply it with the tips of the fingers,
and wipe off with soft cloth If the
hair has not been previously brushed
during the day, it should now be brush
ties reaching into the scalp and stir
ring up the circulation. When the
brushing is completed, braid it loose
ly.
Cleanse the teeth and finish the pre-
parations for retiring with a hot bath
using the flesh brush and scrubbing
from the chin to the toes. This opens
the pores and enables the skin to cast
off impurities. 1t keeps the skin soft
and fine, and helps to clear the COM
plexion. Never, however use a brush
on the face.
Once week the face should be
steamed and thoroughly massaged with
massage cream. Work it well, using
the upward, rotary motion. Wipe it off
with a soft cloth and apply toilet wa
ter
The nails should be manicured once
week by an expert. A woman can do
all that is necessary between times
herself, With little practice Every
day push the cuticle at the base of the
nails back with the thumb of the op-
pOsite hand Watch the nails care
fully and do not let hangnails remain
scrub and clean and polish them lit
tie each day.
Once in two weeks shampoo the hair
This can be done at home if desired
though one should have some one to
help, as it is rather a difficult opera
ton to perform satisfactorily by ones
self
If the hair is falling or dandruff APP
pearing, consult a specialist. These in
dictate that trouble is brewing and the
sooner the proper remedies are applied
the better. Even if in good condition
the hair requires care. A tonic now
and then is beneficial, but do not use
just any tonic or one that may have
! done a friend some good The hair
needs individual attention and what
! may be helpful to one person may be
injurious to another
Wear comfortable shoes about the
house or to ones business, if one is
standing or walking much Nothing
brings wrinkles sooner than uncomfor-
table shoes. 1t is just as bad to have
them too large as too tight. When a
| shoe is loose it wears blisters. and i,
should fit snugly without pinching.