The Washington times., 1917-03-05
POPULAR MEDICINE
BY DR.. HIRSHBERG
Intelligent Observation of Rules
of Hygiene Will De-
crease Illness.
BY DIR. LEONARD X. HIRsHBERG.


Cosmetics, while friends in need,
are not lasting in their effects. Then
why fly to the powder or rouge box
to cover up such blemishes as a shiny
nose or a dull, pallid complexionF
Why not try to improve the texture
of the skin and make 1t softer,
smoother and more attractive?
A simple remedy that does much
toward this end is within the reach
of every one. Simply purchase some
lime water from time to time bathe
the face in this lotion. Each applica-
tion not only improves the skin Tor
the time being, but adds greatly in
bringing about a permanent change.
When there is dried, oldlooking
skin on the face, forehead or other
prominent parts the removal of this
will allow the fresh, new skin be-
meath to show itself. This old, unde-
sirable, shriveled veil may be ef-
fectively removed by the application
of a good cold cream each night.
Wash IL off in the morning with
water and pure CASTLE soap. One
very good cream for this purpose
may be compounded from the follow
ing:
SpeIudCchl '''''.''''''' N
White wax ............ i ounce
ION of sweet almonds. 5 ounces
Rosewater ........... III ounces
Chlorate OF potash go. 30 grains
As the old skin is gradually carried
away by this method unsightly blem-
ishes such as red blotches, tan places,
'1iver spots" and sunburn come away
gradually and harmlessly.
Two BIackhead Remedies.
OF the scores of remedies and pre-
scriptions advised for the removal of
those familiar, annoying visitors,
"blackheads," there are probably no
better ones than the following: Drop
either a five-grain lithia table or five
grains Of boric acid into a glass Of
water. II the lithia tablet is used 1t
will fizz. After II has subsided wash
the face in this charged water and
then dry with a soft linen towel.
The blackheads generally respond to
this treatment so readily that they
come out on the towel while the face
is being dried. The unnecessary
squeezing and picking so often re-
sorted to Is thus avoided. When the
blackheads are removed in this way
they seldom, IL ever, leave scars or
marks showing where they formerly
lodged.
Another prescription for this purpose
Is made up of FuIler's earth, drams /:
gIycerine, drains; plain vinegar, 2
drains. After these have been thorough
ly mixed into a paste apply some OF 1t
at night to the blackheads. Then wash
of in the morning with CASTLE soap and
water.
supernuous Hair Treatment
Even a greater blemish than black
heada Is superfiuous hair. 1t Is. indeed.
mortifying to have fuzz on the lips or
elsewhere on the face. There are few.
II any, methods to "kill the roots" Of
these hairs. Most expedients are, like
cleaning the teeth or washing the
face, to be frequently repeated.
An oft-tried and effective remedy Is
composed of sodium sulphide, ! dram:
powdered Quicklime, drains; crushed
starch. 51f drams.
When you are ready to use this take
enough distilled water to make 1t into
a paste. Put II on with a fat stick to
the growth Of the hair. Allow II to re-
main five or ten minutes. but test it at
intervals. As soon as the hair can be
easily removed wash II on quickly and
massage ounce seed jelly six parts and
glycerine one part into the Redeemed
spot for three minutes to lessen the irr-
tation.
While these efforts are being directed
to the hair on the face just the opposite
effect is desired for the growth Of hair
on the scalp. Every possible means
should be exerted to improve and re-
plenish the tresses. First and most i'm
portant stands cleanliness. Plenty Of
warm water and pure CASTLE soap are
all that are needed for this. Allow
plenty Of air to reach the scalp. brush
the hair thoroughly and often. keep it
free from dandrun and other matter,
and massage the scalp two or three
times a week
(Copy't, 1917, by Newspaper Feature service.)