The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-15

appear. then that We resort to massage which
means the proper manipulation Of the face 50 to
strengthen the muscles and feed the skin In q
and neck massage; for the moment have only space
two ways-by means of the blood and by absorption
from outside-and to do this with tho
are only few fats that the skin can absorb and =
skin food therefore must contain such fats it is
DO of any u.e in removing wrinkles proper massage
skin food, wrinkle PASTE it is sometimes
called is much thicker than q cleansing cream it 10
apt to be expensive but need not be freely
used and small jar Of it will last a long time.
Special Creams for Special Needs.
Blackheads (what is commonly termed PIN
for . special cream containing healing agent.
healthy skin needs such a cream but rarely, per-
face and their First, there is the
for cleansing and ubTicating purposes which every
wrinkle cream to be rubbed into the skin when Win
kles and lines are appearing, and, third, healing
cream for eruptions, blackheads and
The best time to give the face a special treatment
10 before retiring and the face should always be thor
oughly eleansed At that time, whether any special
treatment is given not. Massage is not always
practical at night, but if it is possible it has double
value; during sleep the skin will slowly absorb the
ulation has effected will be preserved during sleep.
Begin the evening toilet by thoroughly cleaning, then
squares Of cheeseeloth that have been washed to
any Stiffness Or better STILL pieces Of old linen.
water. Do not hot water unless you
preparing tho face for blaekhead treatment. Hot
water tends wrinkle the skin; tho only advantage
water win do this sufficiently for an ordinary mas
sage. Pat the skin dry and then gently apply tho
the eyes # the skin is dry, some Of the cream may
is any tendency towards pimpes or blaekheads wipe
all the from the face with slightly damp
cloth In the morning battle the face and neck with
cold water.
Use Of Wash Cloths and Bzushss
Never towel or wash cloth the face that
Is not perfectly clean. Never use anything except
soft face towel the face and neck; keep the Turk
ish towels for the body bath Complexion brushes
sometimes useful for special treatments but fail
to do good and may work much harm If they are not
perfectly clean sponges have curious attraction for
toilet they should be washed every day and dried in
the
thorough cleansine bathing it and rubbing it gently
with soft cloth is sufficient If this il suf-
acient use the face cream again with clean, damp
cloth
thoroughly believe in the efficacy of a good face
powder; pure, fine powder will not harm the skin,
but, the contrary, will improve it and protect it
from dust, wind and the acid found in excessive per-
SEPARATION. Before applying powder rub little
into the skin; this will the powder adhere
and prevent it entering into the pores. Be tho
powder puff is clean; if chamois lamb wool pu6
is used it should be washed frequently. Never
Puff or cloth of any sort that has been used by an
other person. Powder very well be applied BY
means of clean pocket handkerchief Or bits Of abb
should not be left the face night; reason
for the necessity Of the evening face bath
Wells Are OFTEN Valuable.
Face wells have rather gone out Of fashion recently
This is to be deplored for most women look better
under becoming veil than with the face entirely
posed and veil il considerable protection from dust
and the direct Of the face veil will irri
the skin if it is eleas and keep them clean
they need to be washed changed frequently. The
white silk washable wells both becoming and
fui
To hive and preserve a good complexion, good
health, good digestion and clearly bodily habits
necessary Don't eat food that disagrees with you.
if it may cause only momentary discomfort
Suga- taken with food is . necessary part of tho
normal diet, but candy eaten alone is very bad for
ths complexion and pastry, fried food, pork and veal
also the forbidden list. The girl woman
who is striving for perfect complexion will drink
largely of pure water but take nothing slim
ulating than occasional cup Of hot tea
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Note-Madame Use beIl's second lesson which viii
IT week in theee will dealW Ia