The Washington times., 1910-04-13

I the misuse rather than the use OF
face powder is TO be found the
only logical objection TO its en-
pigment as a potent toilet agent
If certain rules are followed many a
woman confers boon upon humanity
by making herself better 10 look at by
the use Of powder.
Fresh air. rational bathing, diet, and
exercise viii do wonders toward giving
anyone a good complexion, but they viii
not always keep the shine from the nose
and the high polish from a woman's
chin
Then, too, where there is one fine
complexion there are a hundred poor
ones. and powder used JudiciOusiy will
do no harm and hides many defect
The great fault with nlne-tenJhs OF the
women that use powder is that they are
careless about removing it before retir-
ing al night.
The finest complexion VIII never be
| injured by tie Use OF powder On the
/ contrary. II abs1rbs moisture. removes
J shine, prevents dust and CRIME from
settling into the pores. thereby clogging
them
True. the powder will work its
way into the pores II left on long
enough. but where IL is thoroughly
washed of at night. and freshly ap-
| piled in the morning, or some other con-
{ venient OF desirable time through the
dav. 1t does TO harm.
Wash Face Carefully.
The carelessress with which many
( women wash their faces is held 20 be lit
I tie short OF criminal A casual dash Of
cold or warm water viii not wash either
dirt OF powder from facial pores
1 The face should be washed, carefully
I IN moderately warm. water, with none
/ but the p1rest OF soap. a good olive oil
| or CASTLE holds the preference, II II Is
! OF the best quality Even then, we find
! 4 few people whose faces smart by its
use
( BY all means Avoid the use Of soap
/ If sucn conditions arise, a. the face
! will become bIotChed with red spots,
/ ana II Is sometimes several hours be
/ fore these singing patches disappear
/ and the face becomes normal
/ Certain kinds Of soap are injurious
I for certain skins on the same principle
! that some people cannot eat certain
foods
/ Nevertheless. the face must be washed
and thoroughly cIeansed daily, and
} those Who cannot use soap viii find that
I almond meal OF oatmeal makes q very
/ good Substitute. Sewn into BAGS and
/ thrown into the water. IL IS delightfully."-
/ refreshinE- At least cnCe OF twice
week use a soft complexion brush IN
/ order 20 cleanse the pores thoroughly
! Rinse In Cold Water
/ The face should always DC riused n
cold wafer. 20 which a lfttle tincture Of
] re7zoin. or any good sstrinEent, has
been ADDED This closes the pores and
makes the skin finn
/ There sre many ways 20 powder the
/ face Some use q pun. some a piece OF
/ flannel. some a piece OF SIX stocking
and others a piece Of cbamois skin Il
/ Il only z matter OF feminine prejud ice
as 20 the manner in which the powder
/ Is applied Truth 10 tell, none Of the
/ above methods Is sanitary
| The best and sOftest way Is 70 use a
| tampon OF cotton. which may Be cast
/ away after che using
| Powder should never he allowed 20
stand srocud Tho dressing table uncov-
cred Always see thst II Is securely
covered when not Using r.. otherwise
| YOU are likely 70 apply dust 20 your
/ face with The powder
How to Powder.
/ After the face has been CIeaused. take
the least biz OF good cold cream on the
I tins OF the fingers and rub well ali over
| the face
/ The amount Of cream must be so small
that after il has been well rubbed fl
should be ali absorbed and leave no
! trace OF ofIfness If the skin Is naturally