The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-07

- when the price OF rouge and
powders Is soaring TO such a
height that none but the wealthy will
be able to indulge. Even though mon
ey were no object the convenience and
the glory OF having natural color in
the cheeks should make this article
very attractive to every feminine read
er.
Beauty specialists are cor stantly
reminding women that beauty Is more
than skin deep. They repeat over and
over again that a clear complexion
and q veivety skin depend upon health.
] the constitution and the Temperament.
This means that the important rules
for proper living must be adhered T.,
before one can hope TO have a besuti-
full complexion. These rules refer to
sleep, food. air, exercise and water.
each one being a very important fac
tor.
For instance. the girl who labors
hard all day and dances enthusiastic
ally most OF her nights cannot expect
10 gain or to keep a beautiful COM
piexion. IT Is during sleep that tbs
bodily functions are In allegiance ana
the secretions are diminished. Unless
the system receives proper amount
of rest the skin, which is so dependent
upon healthy blood, which in turn Is
dependent upon sufficient rest along
other things, is sure TO be colorless.
1t has been said by medical authori-
ties that every one needs eight hours
sleep out of every twenty-four. Per
sons engaged in active mental work
need more. 1t is a great mistake to
try to do one more thing after the
feeling of languor presents itself. The
strain Is too great on the nerves and
the muscles, and the persistent effort
to do so is liable to bring one to an
early grave.
In order to have skin clear of
eruptions it is necessary to have the
stomach and liver in good condition
Hot water will help to do this. Drink
a glass of it every morning upon arls-
ing, and il your skin is inclined to De
sallow, add the juice of lemon to 1t.
Drink a glass of hot water one hour
before mealtime. This habit will also
relieve any tendency to constipation.
which, by the way. is responsible for
many unattractive compilations.
In assisting nature to produce rosy
cheeks it is very important that can
dies, fats and rich foods. which are
Injurious to the stomach If they are
taken in great quantities, must be
avoided. Self-denial, however, is
great factor in the producing OF a
clear complexion. In your diet you
should include foods that will produce
iron. Among these are lettuce, spin
ach, lima beans and rare roast beef.
Many anemic persons who cannot wait
for the foods they eat to produce iron
are given tonics which contain iron
and many physicians who realize how
hard regular doses of iron are on the
stomach are injecting il into the BODY
loo oil nYntpHfS tTp teeth frOEa
the ravages of iron.
Exercising in the open air is another
wav to fiirt with nature 10 an EFFORT 10
gain a healthy complexion. The IL
creasing fad for golfing is doing much
to give women attractive color and
clear skins. There are many women
who are not financially able to indulge
in this particular sport. but for them
there are less expensive ways TO get
outdoor exercise. In the winter there
il skating and always there Is walking.
In the summer one can swim or row
ones way to beauty. When walking
along remember to draw in deep. full
breaths of fresh, clean air. so that you
will be receiving the fullest benefit Of
your walk.
A cold plunge every morning is an
excellent tonic for the skin. 1t is ad-
yisable to throw handful OF coarse
salt into a quart of water aud give
Yourself a vigorous rubbing down with
the mixture after the bath. Do not
touch the face with the salt water
Finish up the beauty bath with Wig
orous body massage with a Turkish
bath towel When yoI have finished
your body will be in glow and tho
circulation of the blood will be slim
ulated
True. everybody cannot stand :