Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-19
Complexion Blemishes.


Faults of the complexion are fire.
quently due to some disorder Of the
general health, and until this is rem
edied any local treatments by cosmetics
will effect little or no improvement.
For example, IL the liver is inactive and
sluggish the complexion will be sallow.
The memedy for sallowness in this case
is obviously proper treatment OF the
liver trouble by a competent physician.
Indigestion gives rise to an ugly red
ness, particularly of the nose, to
blotches, muddiness and other COM
plexion troubles. Those who value a
good complexion should therefore be
very careful to avoid indigestion. One
soon finds out which kind of food Is
unsuitable and so the cause of the
trouble may be summed. Constipation
should be avoided by wise choice Of
foods, including plenty of fresh fruits
and vegetables and plenty OF water dur
ing the day.
The practice, not uncommon among
business women and girls, Of neglect
ing to take a substantial midday meal
is sometimes responsible for a sallow,
pasty or blemished complexion. Lunch
con, therefore, should be a regular,
well balanced meal, including meat or
fish, vegetables and some fruit or salad
Plenty of milk Is an admirable i'm
proven of the complexion
Irritability or constantly depressed
condition of the nervous system always
has an adverse effect on the COM
plexion. Very often by the exercise %
will power woman may shake off
make great effort to maintain calm,
equable temper and refrain from petty
jealousy. worry and other unpleasant
emotions. The irritability and de-
preston, on the other hand, may be
due to some condition of health which
can only be remedied by a physician.
In this case, therefore, 1t is well to con-
suit your doctor.
Lack Of sleep and nervous exhaus-
ton produce dark circles under the
eyes and pallor of the skin. Most
women should have from seven and a
half to eight hours of sleep every night
and If Of nervous temperament they
are better for a full nine hours rest in
bed. Unless ailing, however, too much
lying in bed tends to dull the COM
plexion. Impure air and poor ventila-
ton in the living or bed room or too
much bedclothing and overheating
complexion. The bedclothes should be
just suf1cient to maintain pleasant
warmth of the body and the bed room
windows should always be open.
Serious diseases Of the heart, the
kidneys, circulation, etc., are certain
to affect the complexion sooner or
later. These are entirely a matter for
the physician. Stimulants and drugs
will cause a poor complexion. Stinu-
lants of any kind tend to produce con-
gestion of the blood vessels of the face,
especially the tiny veins surrounding
the nose. This soon develops into red
ness Of the nose, flushing of the whole
face and sometimes a yellow color Of
the skin. The constant user of drugs
will in time hnd her skin develops an
ugly yellow or brown leathery condi-
ton. Many of the so-called headache
remedies, sometimes used too frequent
| ly by women, are no less destructive.
Any one who takes these must expect
to ruin completely her complexion and
there is no remedy except the avoid
ance OF the cause.
Careful attention to the general
health, then. Is the basis Of a good
complexion in all cases, but local ap-
| plicationS of cream and lotions may
be used to advantage and a suitable
| face powder has its legitimate uses
| While infinitely the most becoming
color in the cheeks is natures bloom
| of health, this Is not always readily
obtainable. The merest trace of rouge
may be used, provided that the skin is
cleansed thoroughly Of makeup before
retiring
A great many women who have very
delicate skins constantly suffer from
roughness of the skin. Hard water
| should be avoided and rain water, If
| 1t can be obtined is delightfully."- soft