BITS ABOUT BEAUTY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23334, 28 October 1937, Page 21

BITS ABOUT BEAUTY

"Grapefruit is one of the greatest aids to beauty," says Dolores Del Rio. "Not only is it deliciously refreshing on hot summer days, but it also purifies the blood, which naturally reacts upon the complexion, making it clear and healthy-looking. Jean Parker's pet beauty hint is "Sleep" with a capital "S." Miss Parker believes—and rightly so—that sleep acts upon the nerves, the mind and the blood—and thus upon the complexion. It also keeps her supplied with plenty of surplus energy and she can go through a heavy day's work any time without feeling the least bit fatigued. John Wallace, head make-up man at Columbia's studios, gives a hint on powdering: "Pat your powder on—don't rub," he says. Also take care to see that it is distributed evenly Apply powder to the forehead first, working downwards and leaving the nose till last. Then use a complexion brush lightly over the face. This gives a smooth mat finish to your make-up

If you see moths in your fur or woolly rug, spray it liberally (out of doors) with a good-qualitv benzine, roll it up firmly, wrap quickly in .lewspaper, and put the parcel in the sun. well away from possible contact with naked flame. Two days later, unroll it in the open and shake well.