TAKE CARE OF YOUR NOSE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 26, 7 March 1914, Page 3

TAKE CARE OF YOUR NOSE.

TRAIN IT IN THE WAY IT SHOtJLD GO. The question whether a Grecian straight or a Eoman or aquiline nose or any other particular variety is the most becoming is of little value. The important part is that the organ be symmetrical and in harmony with the other features. Perhaps the nose is the most important feature of the face, for it is the centre point of expression, and the shape of the nose gives character to the features. Take the turned up nose, for instance, which may make the face appear pert and undignified. Then there is the straight, narrow nose which gives the face the appearance of sadness or dignity. Mothers can do more than is generally imagined to cultivate the noses of their children in infancy. Little soft noses that are inclined to turn up can be pulled down and narrowed by the tender hand of a mother while she is fondling them. When the nose is broad at the top and breathing through it is difficult, the pressure of adenoids or some growth is indicated which should- be removed by a physician. Adenoids are common, especially in children, and their presence is not only harmful to the health, but affects and destroys the harmonious development of ike features. . ' : The first care of the nose, as in every other case, is cleanliness. If there is much irritation of the nostrils it is a sure sign of some internal disorder, and the physician's opinion should be acted upon at once. Lotion for Coarse Fores. Nature, ever careful to protect her delicate pieces of plants a number of soft hairs just inside Ww— ..nbsirjjs to catch the dust and little the entrance or - - -■-■■ to irritating particles, just as she gi»»,o .._, ,-H ■—-*aprotect the eyes. The hair in the nose never shouiu be pulled out, but at last once a week a bit of cotton saturated with pure "* peroxide of hydrogen should be placed in the nostrils while*ione is dressing. This bleach the hair so it will not be noticeably—Cloths wet in hot witch over the nose will reduced > But you must be face always before going out into . The followinglotion will not only correct coarse pores, but" also oiliness of the skin: One and one-half ounces of witch hazel, one-half ounce of tincture of benzoin, one ounce spirits of wine, and five ounces of orange flower water; Put the tincture of benzoin into an eight ounce bottle with the spirits of wine. Add the

other ingredients, previously mixed,.and.shake slightly. Lotioßj.fpr shiny nose: Take one of boracic acid and mix it with four ounces, ; of rose water. Apply the lotion tp your nose as often as necessary. Eed noses.jefin.be cured easily. The cause is generally fron* some stomach derangement which can be cured by a diet. Often.deep breathing exercises will cure a .red nose, for perfect breathing causes perfect circulation of the blood, and when the.bjood circulates perfectly all over the body there will be no more red nose. Those who are subjected to chronic colds in the head will infallibly destroy the contour of this prominent feature and they should remove'the tendency at once. Colds and Their Causes. - : The winter season is the time when people are most afflicted with this complaint. Most women "think of "catching" colds as if they were some new kind of butterfly or other insect. There is a general .misapprehension of the nature of colds and their causes. The phrase ''catching cold" is often a misnomer. In many cases the trouble is caused by "catching heat" rather than' catching cold. Every one knows that in going from a hot room to a cold one one may take a cOld, but the theory has recently been advanced that one can incur the same danger by going-from a cold atmosphere into a warm one.

If this is the ease, you will say, as both cold and heat give us colds, "what shall we "do to be saved?" You can oftener avoid going immediately from a cold room into' a hot one or vice versa. Of course, we all have been told we keep our rooms too warm, and, notwithstanding the outcry against the way women dress, I think the most of them dress too heavily. With steam heat it is inviting pulmonary trouble to wear flannel, and the constant bundling up of throats in furs is a menace to one's good health. Furs are a charming adornment to a lovely woman, as they give the impression of luxury and warmth, but unless the climate is extremely cold I do not advocate wearing them. Guarding Against Colds. Singers used to think they to be careful of their throats, but we have found \nt nowadays this fussy care was the cause of a great deal of their trouble. If you take your baths regularly, if you dress in moderately warm clothing, drink in a great deal of pure air each day, and keep your sleeping room as cold as you can stand it, I do not think will "catch cold": —

and colds play havoc with womanly beauty. No one likes to go around with her eyes watery, with fever tores von her lips, and a nose that requires constant attention. Just a little respect for your nose will repay you. If you wear glasses be sure they do not pinch your nose. If you motor much or walk a great deal be sure to cleanse your nose inside and out often. If you travel on trains or work in.smoky places, oil your nose inside often, for the oil prevents dryness and'keeps the smoke and dust from getting into your head and throat. Remember: The nose is as important as any portion of your body, and demands just as much attention. — Lillian Russell in the "Chicago Tribune."