Veined Skin Problem

Southland Times, Issue 23445, 28 February 1938, Page 14

Veined Skin Problem

How To Treat It REINED skin is usually a thin, dry skin with a capillary congestion evident, principally on the cheeks and sometimes on the nose. Certain cases are due to heart conditions and circulation, others to extremes of heat or cold and rough treatment when massaging or applying fa.’ preparations.. This type of skin requires careful handling, as it is very easy to aggravate the condition. At night a liquefying cleansing-cream should be patted in, left for a few minutes, and gently removed. Some people do not feel happy without soap and water for the face. When that is o, a very mild super-fatted soap should be used with water that is neither very hot nor very cold. Also, when drying the face, avoid rubbing the skin vigorously. A nourishing cream should be applied and left on all night. As lanoline is the base of most nourishing creams, there would be some difficulty in applying it without dragging the skin, so a little almond or muscle oil may be added. If cream is used over veined areas it should be applied very gently. A mild skin-tonic, made of one part pure alcohol to three of witch-hazel, may be used two or three times a week. It is best applied by squeezing a pad of cotton-wool out of cold water, sat-wating with the tonic and pressing it over the face, taking care not to use any friction. Strong astringents should never be used on this type of skin. Their effect would cause a flaking and peeling. Make-up for red-veined skin is usually regarded by the sufferer as something of a problem. It eed not be. The secret is to use a foundation lotion or creai i at least one tone darker than the skin.

This with a small quantity of pinkish rouge, evens out 'Ue shade and gives a natural effect. Powder a litt’ darker than the foundation further helps to disguise the offending veins. Under electric light green powder is good for tonin.i down too high a colour.

A c re'ully acquired sun-tan will do much towards making veins less conspicuous.

r "o commence, not more than ten minutes should be spent in the sun the first day, and the skin should be protected with a libera) application of a sun-proof cream. This is a cream of a type that prevents severe sunburn, and allows the skin to develop a light tan. It also

makes a good foundation for powder.' Time of exposure to the sun should be increased gradually each day. As the skin gets darker the foundation cream lotion gnd powder will need to be darker. Circulation masks are not recommended as they are too stimulating. Bodily exercise will whip up the circulation and supply the necessary stimulation. Food containing calcium is also advised. Umbrella Cases. Leather cases for umbrellas are a useful idea for those who cannot roll their umbrellas neatly. Suede ones, with handles to match and in nice cheerful red and green shades as well as navy, brown and black, add to a smart appearance when you are in town. If you like to match up all your accessories, there are handbags to go with the cases. Suede “Sets.” Suede “sets” for outdoor wear are very much the “thing” in England. Black suede hat, gloves and handbag are smart, but a striking effect, because of the unusual colour contrast, was presented by the wearer of a light blue coat recently. Magenta was the shade she had chosen for her suede hat, gauntlet gloves and the satchel-shaped handbags that -'ie carried. Keeping Soup Hot. Although the flasks are not in demand much through the cold weather, large vacuum jars and jugs have a useful existence. Hot soup and hot drinks are a blessing when you come in at night after an evening out. They are all the more welcome when they are ready to be poured out. Some of tire stoppered jugs are handsome black and silver affairs that would grace any table.

them in fresh water before cooking to get the salt out. Pickles and Chutneys. Although one can buy many different kinds of pickles, there is a tremendous —one can then at least be assured of the quality of the ingredients and the method of preparation. Vegetables, fruit and vinegar must be of the best quality. It is usual to have white vinegar for the lighter coloured preserves and the ordinary malt vinegar for the others. But malt vinegar is the more wholesome of the two, and, if appearances are not of supreme importance, its use is to be recommended. Aluminium pans, or good enamel ones,