Hints and Suggestions.

Otago Witness, Issue 2355, 13 April 1899, Page 52

Hints and Suggestions.

For washing hair-brushes, it is recommended that soda should be used instead of soap. After washing the hair never put it up until it is quite dry, otherwise, not only may colds result, but the hair itself is impoverised. A Cure for Red Arms.—Rub them every night with a paste made of crushed almonds and honey. If very bad, spread the paste on a soft linen rag and tie the arms in this, leaving it on till the morning. For sweetening the breath a small piece of liquorice is valuable when placed in the mouth after brushing the teeth. Tiquorice is said, by the way, to be a good thing for dyspepsia. To Prevent Your Hands Chapping.—lf you wash them in hot water, always rinse in cold afterwards, as this hardens the skin and closes the pores. Then well wipe with a soft towel, and rub with dry oatmeal. To Prevent the Hair Turning Grey.—Rub a little of this" mixture well into the roots twice every week:—Two ounces of cocoanut oil, loz of bay rum, and a few drops of oil of bergamot. Well shake before using. To rVhiten the Hands.'—Lemon-juice, slightly diluted with, water, is excellent; or if your hands are rough, use glycerine instead of water. Lemon-juice and rosewater is also good, and may be used for the face, too, if liked. To Prevent Colour. —Necks of dresses for evening wear should be cut equally low behind as in front. This rule is most important as ensuring an-equal distribution of tho blood, and should be specially noted by those ladies whose circulation is not particularly good. A Roughened Skin.—Have you been careful to dry your face thoroughly after washing? Always use a soft towel and remove all moisture. If you cannot get rainwater to wash the face, use boiled water and soften with a little borax or oatmeal. CFse a good soap, and one which experience has taught you suits your skin. To Avoid Superfluous Hair. —Remember that cold cream should not be used on the face if there is a tendency to superfluous hair. In this case nothing is better than a little lemon-juice and milk well rubbed in every night after washing. This will keep the skin soft and smooth. Don't use lemonjuice alone, or it makes the skin brown.