Eyes Indicate Health

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32117, 13 October 1969, Page 2

Eyes Indicate Health

Eyes are a sure give-away of stress, overwork or too many late nights. Dark circles round the eyes indicate a shortage of sleep. They also may be caused by a lack of fresh air. It is important to take a walk outside every day to, keep eyes clear and healthylooking, and to keep a bed-. room well-ventilated overnight Ample sleep and foods. rich in protein and vitamins ' will help eyes retain a youthful clarity and sparkle. One of the quickest ways , to freshen tired eyes is to place compresses over them then He down with the feet propped up higher than the head. Soak squares of lintin a lemon freshener prepar-. ation and fit them snugly into the orbital area. Ten or 15 minutes later the eyes will be brighter. The delicate skin round the eyes is particularly prone to wrinkles. Dermatologists have said that even r girl of 12 has already begun to collect a number of ageing lines that will develop into wrinkles and crow’s feet as she gets older. This area of skin needs the feather-light nourishment of a fine, moist oil to keep the tissues there in a fresh, elastic condition.