The state herald., 1913-01-03
KEEPING FACE FRESH.
Cosmetic Waters Indispensable
for the Toilet.
For the Worried Woman a Little, Mae.
saoed Into the Scalp, VIII Be
Found to Have a Masl-
cal Effect.

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Refreshing toilet waters are a real
necessity for the woman of dainty
habits and many Of these cosmetic
waters can be prepared at home with
little effort and without great ex.
pense. Nothing is more agreeable
than spray Of cosmetic water after
the tub bath at the close of tiresome
day. A little aromatic water dabbled
on the face and neck will freshen one
up wonderfully And often will pre-
vent the tired drawn look which is
very detrimental to beauty.
The business woman and the pro-
fessional woman, whose daylight
hours are spent in office or school or
studio, will find 1t an excellent plan
to keep a bottle of toilet water handy
and two or three times during the
day rub little over the temples and
on the back of the neck and on the
hands. A little Of the fragrant water
massaged into the scalp will some
times have magical effect wien the
head feels heavy and the wits dull.
Some Of the best of the purchased
waters are violet, lavender, orange
and elder flower, but the mixtures for
home preparation possess a charm
for the woman who likes to be indi-
vidual in her toilet accessories. and
the combination of the different in.
gradients brings out some very dainty
odors.
One Of the very delightful toilet
waters and one which is really valu-
able for It's tonic effect, is made from
simple garden herbs. II these herbs
can be procured in the fresh state the
results will be more satisfactory, but
II not, the dried ones will answer.
The formula calls for one ounce Of
Lavender flowers. three-quarters of
an ounce each of the fresh tops of
thyme rosemary, rue, sage and mint;
one dram each Of calamus, nutmegs,
cloves and cinnamon, all OF which
should be bruised: one dram of cam.
phor, two ounces of alcohol and one
quart Of strong white wine vinegar.
Dissolve the camphor in the alcohol,
add to the vinegar and put all the
herbs and spices into the liquid; let
1t stand for ten days. when 1t should
be strained through filter paper.
An excellent violet water can be
made by simply emptying an ounce
bottle Of the toilet extract into q
pint of the best alcohol and shaking
the mixture till 1t is well blended. The
same process, using any other scent
will answer the purpose, and lilac
crabapple and heliotrope are all de
liable.
Heliotrope water is made from one
half pint of orange-flower water, -four
drains Of coarsely powdered vanilla,
one-half dram essence OF ambergris
six drops oil of bitter almonds and
the same amount OF oil OF cassia, and
one quart Of spirits OF wine. Let
stand for ten days. then filter through
the porous paper especially used for
such purposes.
Common cologne water requires
of lavender. one-half ounce oil OF
rosemary. one ounce oil OF lemon,
twenty drops oil OF cinnamon and one
gallon alcohol. Mix we'll and bottle
for use.
These are all good formulas and
will prove satisfactory no matter
which one is chosen.
Patsy.-You will find that many
cases of badness are due to the fact
that the pores of the scalp are filled
with foreign matter which eifectually
clogs them and prevents the hair from
pushing through. The hair follicles
may not be destroyed at all. and may
be ready to start u growth OF hair
II the cloggcd condition could be re-
moved and the hair given a chance
TO grow. Sometimes there are tiny.
and almost invisible plugs OF dead
skin. and when they are removed with
a suitable tonic. the hair grows In a
seemingly marvellous manner. II is
really very simple. but is not generally
Understood.
Madge and Ruth.-The hands are
rather slow to yield TO the influence
OF building cream. but II you will
use the lilac paste regularly at night
and occasionally soak the hands In
warm olive oil for twenty minutes
you can bring back the youthful ap-
pearance again and greatly improve
the texture of the skin as well. The
lilac paste is prepared especially for
the hands and is very agreeable to
use.
Jonah.--Baldncss Is frequently caus-
cd by the pores OF the scalp becoming
clogged. and this not only causes the
hair 10 lose !.s vitality and fall out.
but also effectuaily prevents the new
hairs from pushing their way through
to the surface. A tonic which olcanscs
the pores and stimulates the action
OF tho hair follioies would be likely to
start n healthy growth OF hair, oven on
a perfectly bald head. The roots OF
tho hair are contained In the scalp,
and are always ready TO grow new
hair II We will but give nature half
chance. Oily tonics only serve to