Evening star., 1935-07-05
Lemons Are
For
Complexion
Magical Citrus Fruit
Fine as a Food and
as a Lotion.
BY LOIS LEEDS.
NE HEAR a good deal about acidosis

WE HEAR good deal about acidosis
these last few years. 1t is blamed
for everything from nasty disposition
to an unsuccessful permanent wave.
Most people realize that an acid con-
dition of the system is something to
get rid Of as promptly as possible.
There are some popular miSconcep-
tions along these lines. One is that
eating acid fruits increases the acidity
of the body. This sounds plausible.
but happens to be Just the reverse Of
the truth. Citrus fruit taken in
ternally helps prevent acidosis. Used
on the skin, it is a different story.
Scientific analysis has shown that
the healthy skin is very slightly acid.
Facial soaps and creams are either
neutral or a little alkaline. 1t Is
claimed, therefore, that these facia'
| cleansing agents should be slightly
| acidulated by the addition Of fresh
lemon Juice. A half tablespoon OF
! juice to an ounce Of cream is enough,
or you may just add the juice of half
a lemon to a bowl Of warm water to
Lemons have been an aid to beauty
for centuries In our day the cosmetic
| effect Of lemon juice has been cap
/ tured and put INTO creams, soaps. To-
/ tons, hair rinses and packs. Lemons
/ have plenty Of uses, too. about kitchen
and toilet table. Lemon juice rub
I bed on the hands after the use of a
washing soap will neutralize the alkai
1t also removes stains and destroys
the odor of fish or onions that clings
| so persistently to the housewives
hands The hands should be wet be-
fore the juice is applied, since undi-
luted lemon juice has a drying effect
| on the skin.
A clear, lovely skin depends on the
general health which in turn is large
ly dependent on correct diet. What
you eat affects your completion, your
| hair, your figernails and other
details Of your personal appearance.
Hence the importance of knowing how
to choose your food if you want to
make the most OF your beauty. Do
not let yourself eat merely as mat
ter of habit, but make each meal
beauty treatment. The proper amounts
of dairy products, fruit juices, fruits
and vegetables in the daily diet is
basic to any beauty and health pro-
gram. Resist the temptation to eat
too much starchy. concentrated food,
Just as you would resist buying an
urbecoming frock or the wrong shade
of lipstick. An excess of foods Of this
kind, and also meats, makes condi-
tions favorable for the dreaded
acidosis.
Plenty of leafy vegetables and fruits
are needed to keep the digestive and
eliminative systems working happily
and efficiently Muddy skin and
roughneSs betray the lack Of internal
cleanliness. Instead of habitually
eating foods that cause acidity and
then taking some alkaline preparation
to quiet the unpleasant symptoms, it
is easier on the digestive tract to give
it the correct diet in the first place.
Citrus fruits are important in the
diet at all times of year, but are
| especially refreshing in warm weather
when cooling beverages are In de-
mand. Drinking lemon juice in water
the first thing in the morning Is a
good health habit. Oranges and
grapefruit as appetizers, desserts or
salad should be used frequently in the
! Summer time bill of fare.
(Copyright 1850