LUXURY AND ECONOMY

NZ Truth, Issue 1062, 1 April 1926, Page 4

LUXURY AND ECONOMY

Eve's Aid to Dainty Toilet

BATH SALTS MADL AT HOME.

Aids to a dainty toilet may be divided into two classes— those which are absolutely essential, such as soap, toothpaste, etc., and . those which, at a pinch, can be done without.

IN the' latter category come bath salts, and although the -great -majority of girls appreciate .their refreshing and luxurious qualities, and would like to use theni m their daily bath, even m these days incomes are not elastic, and, good bath saints are cVcidedly : ' expensive. ; . • : However, here is good news. Some genius lias found a way of n.aking bath salts which are. not only far cheaper than those you buy .at the chemist's, but are also better,' as they rre effervescent. The necessary materials are half a;pqund of carbonate of soda, . 10bz of tartaric acid, 6oz of pure rice flour, and the smallest possible quantity ; of rouge (to tint them). Firstly powder the soda and see. that it is quite free from: lumps, then add the. tartaric acid, and mix thoroughly, after which take the tiniest quantity of rouge and mix with tho rice flour, :.'■'.'■ ' ' ■ v A; Birthday Gift . Now add the mixture to the salts, stirring well 'until the tint is what you require.. When not. m use these effervescent bath salts should be kept m a tin with. ,a close-fitting lid. Done up m a fancy bottle, and tied \v ith pink ribbon, they ; would make a most welcome arid acceptable gift to ahv.' eirl. ■ : . :

WRINKLES banished, m one week. Comaii rriethod-r-not massage. Send stamped arid 'addressed envelope for particulars. Mrs' Hullen, Melverns Buildinss; l K^rangahape Road, .Auckland",!, or Belcher's Building, near King's Wellington;* ; . , .

While on the subject of baths, have you over heard of . an ammonia bath? There is nothing so good for tired nerves and muscles. Get 2oz of soft soap and 2ok of solution of ammonia. These may be obtained from any chemist. ", To prepare: Take a large basin and wash it out thoroughly with soap and water. ■ ■ ' Dry the basin and then wash out ayain with a few drops of the amn.onia, but do not dry it this time. Now place the whole of the soft soap m the basin, add a few drops ofVwater, and stir well. Continue adding a little water at Intervals and stirring until a smooth paste is formed, which should be rather on the watery side. "That Tired Feeling" , When this is accomplished, add small quantities of the ammonia, stirring continually, and finally add water to make up one quart of the ammonia mixture. The (solution should be plainly labelled and, kept m a bottle with a tight-fitting cork. It should not be poured into the b:?th-. until the user is about to step m ..... ...■■■ .-. : . ■• ■".. ■' From two to four tablespoonsful,' according to the user's taste, will be found to remove "that tired feeling" like magic. ■;..-.

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