The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
OIL IS THE ESSENCE OF THE
 BEAUTY OF YOUTH

In a preceding talk we described the function of the sebum (skin oiD, which is to keep the skin soft, smooth, pliable and warm and to protect it against irritants. Inci- dentally the skin oil, secreted by two or three million sebaceouS or oil glands under the skin of the en- tire body sI'rface except the soles and palms, beautifies the skin. It keeps what would otherwise be a dull or sallow complexion rosy and clear, just as a bit of oil brightens and brings out the color of a piece of furniture.
 Other differences, of course, dis tinguish the bright, clear youthful and beautiful complexion from the dull, gra..' or sallow appearance of the old skin, such as wrinkles, loose- ness or sagging lines; but the pri- mary difference is in the supply of skin oil. By the same token the main purpose and practically the only actual effect achieved by the application of cosmetics is to remove Sebum or skin oil when there is an excess of it or to substitute some- thing for it when there is inSuffi- cient sebaceous gland secretion. Cold cream freshly made accord ing to the formula given in the Pharmacopoeia- freshly made mean the batch should be prepared in quantity sufficient to last a mOnth-iS one of the most SatiSfac- tory substitutes for natural skin oil, for an old skin.
 Many women keep their skin and complexion in excellent condition by the daily use of a minimum of this hon.; made Skin Oil:
 Heat moderately for three hours in double boiler four ounces of se- same oil with twenty grains of powdered benzoin. Then let cool and add twenty drops of rectified spirit (pure alcohol, dehydrated al- cohol or absolute alcohol) or 19O proof alcohol, stir well, strain through silk.
 Sesame oil (also called teel or til oiD does not clog the skin as some other oils do. In applying this Skin Oil, it is always more satis- factory to apply it frequently and in minimum quantity only a drop or two at 8 time-than to apply it only once daily in larger quantity. Remember, it is merely fair sub- Stitute for the natural sebum which is Secreted constantly but in mini mum quantity in the normal indi- vidual.
 Others with old, dry and dull or sallow skin prefer cold cream pre- pared thus:
 Pare into fine shavings one ounce of spermaceti and one ounce of white wax (beeswax bleached), /, melt them together with moderate heat. Add five ounces of expressed oil of almond Sweet almond oiD. Dissolve 20 grains (about one-third teaspoonfuD of sodium borate (bor- ax) in IF ounces (three table Spoonfuls) of stronger rose water, and add this to the other mixture. Then stir rapidly or beat with egg beater or with heavy spoon until the mixture becomes uniformly soft and creamy.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Safe Bathing
 Is it dangerous to go in bathing when the water is beginning to get cold? I mean for girls in their teens, and especially at times in the month. (Mrs. PS.R.)
 Answer-So far as the tempera- lure of the water is concerned, or he temperature of the air, itVs inn bathing or swimming is beneficial, never harmful or dan serous, if the girl enjoys it.
 Dipsomania.
 What should be done for a woman 30 years of age who has developed such a craving for liquor that she commits the most grievous crimes against her husband and children in order to get liquor? (NIrs. M.AC) Answer-She should be committed 10 an institution for treatment either as 8 volunteer patient or by order of 8 court. For the young persons now in training for such announcement I have booklet 'Dipsomania"-for copy send ten cents coin and stamped envelope ,earing your address.
 How Are You Breathing?
 Three years ego I couldn't pass a fife insurance test. Today I have ! four-inch chest expansion.
 (T.K.W.)
 Answer-I rejected a young man with f1ve-inch-chest expansion be- ,ause he had tuberculosis. Better Iuit fooling and learn how to breathe. Send stamped, self-ad- lressed envelope for pamphlet Bel y Breathing"
 Goats Milk is Fine Food
 In answering an inquiry in your column you said, Goats milk, if you ike it, is quite as healthful as the highest grade cows milk and in the 'aw state rather safer than cows milk" That does not answer the question of special benefits derived rom drinking goats milk. daughter las gained twenty pounds in five months drinking a quart of goats