Difficult Skins

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXII, 26 November 1938, Page 14

Difficult Skins

How To Treat Them lIAVE you a combination skin? Arc you one of those people who would follow' the edicts of tlie beauty specialist faithfully if you could only decide whether your skin is oily or dry or was that peculiar condition called a normal complexion a Tout whicn nobody ever seems to worry or to offer guidance? If your skin is oily, then there are lots of prepaiations made specially for you. If you* skin is dry. then you are equally fortieixate, for you can buy whatever you need and be lady for ever after. But if ; - skin seems a contradiction in itten, do ."t be too worried. Here is some good advice! The greasiness may be caused by congestion of the skin surface or prolonged use of an incorrect powder foundat on, c it may be caused by a physical condition, such as incorrect diet, fatigue or poor circulation. The peeling of the skin is not caused by dryness, but because of lack of vitality of the skin surface. The top skin is short-liver' and is constantly flaking off. To ccrrect be greasy condition, it is most important to watch your diet Avoid shellfish, strong cheese, veal, pork, alcohol, condiments, cakes and sweets, game and coffee. Reduce fats, especially fried foods, to a minimum, also starch and eggs. Drjpk as much water p r >o? ca l between meals. Have an apple first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Eat a breakfast food containing necessary bulk and do have plenty fresh air and exercise. Check up on your face preparations. Your cleansing routine may prove the clue to the whole problem. Do you use a cleansing cream which is too rich or too h*»avy f< r your skin? Tlie best method of cleansing an oily skin is to use a liquid cleanser or a light cold cream to remove the make-up and a good soap and water scrubbing with a soft complexion brush to remove the cleanser and any surplus oil in the skin. The scrubbing is the cure for the peeling also, for ’t puts activity into the lazy skin. It is a good plan to hi ve a linn massage and perhaps a stimulating masque from your favourite beauty specialist to start your skin on the right road. Once you have overcome the initial difficulties you should be able to keep an excellent complexion by regular care at home anJ careful diet. Your foundation is very important also. Use a lotion, not a liquid powder, as it is apt to cake, or a thin film of the new type of foundation cream, which does not penetrate tlie pores. And. finally, never let rich preparations touch your skin.