Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-12
Concerning the Eyes.

Attempting to improve the condition Of
the eyes by the aid Of drugs and lotions
Is an extremely dangerous practice.
These aids are only to be employed
under the direction of a physician or some
one with more than q passing knowledge
of drugs. Sore and inf1amed eyes, Of
course, require medical attention.
To make the most of the charms at
hand is every womans privilege. So 1t is
that If her eyes are pretty but small, she
may adopt harmless means to improve
their appearance. One Of the best ways
to accomplish this is to hold the eyes al
ways wide Open Do not allow the lids
to droop. This practice, conscious at
first. will gradually develop into a habit
and eventually the lids and muscles of
the eyes will naturally assume this new
position.
Long ashes give the eyes a mysterious
depth, at the same time causing them to
appear much larger than they really are.
This is the result of the becoming shad-
ows cast by long lashes. the shadows re-
sponsible for that haunting charm rightly
called dreamy" While strenuous at
tempts to cultivate long curved lashes are
often provocative Of exactly opposite re-
suits. not to mention weakened sight.
there are few perfectly simple remedies
which when rightly applied merely en-
courage the growth.
Quite the most effective OF these is a
nightly applica ton of a strictly pure
vaseline Heat little of the vaseline
in dish until it is tepid mot hoD and
apply it to the roots Of the lashes with a
tiny soft bristle brush. Be careful not
to get any of the vaseline into the eye
If you can help 1t, though it is by no
roots with the tip Of the finger and allow
the vaseline to remain on over night.
In the morning wash the remaining
moisture away with warm water and
battle the eyes with lukewarm solution
made by dissolving one-half of a tea
spoonful Of boracic acid in. basin Of
water An eye cup Is excellent for the
purpose. Nothing so dement's and
strengthens the eyes as this mild bath
They are sure to be brighter, clearer and
better in every way Besides, the sOlu-
ton causes those same fascinating purple
shadows so many women draw about
their eyes with an eye pencil.
The next time your eyes are tired or
aching try the boracic bath. 1t is espe-
cially good when one is going out to an
evening affair-a time, above all others,
for the charm Of radiant eyes.
Hot water applications are excellent for
tired eyes, providing they are followed by
two or three cold applications to prevent
the skin from becoming iabby and lined.
The shock of the cold water restores
vigor and causes the muscles and Skin to
become firm.
No woman fully cognizant Of the value
of beautiful eyes will subject them to
constant strain. She will never take up
her embroidery frame or her sewing un-
der the evening light. She will not read
or sew at dusk or in dim light nor will
she make practice of reading while in
a reclining position.
II her eyes are inclined to be weak she
will eschew fine sewing altogether, know
| ing that however dainty the garment It
can never equal the, attractiveness Of
radiant eyes.
Keep tho eyes from strain, rest them
when tired, bathe them nildly-these are
among the most vital of natures beauty
secrets for bright eyes.