SEVEN BEAUTY POINTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 236, 24 December 1927, Page 16

SEVEN BEAUTY POINTS

By a WOMAN CHEMIST Every woman has seven •'points that make or mar her good looks. First Point A soft dainty skin, is the result of a careful toilet. Soft, warm water, and a good soap must be used when washing the face, and the skin well rinsed to remove all trace of the soap. No i powder should be applied until the face is quite dry, and then it should be dusted on very lightly. If the wind is sharp, or if going out in a car. rub a little vanishing cream into the skin to protect it. Second Point, To cultivate or to retain a fresh, clear complexion, the main thing to realise is. that the complexion is governed bv the condition of the body, and not by ‘toilet aids. So keep the blood pure, the digestive organs good working order, and the liver “fit.” The greengrocer is the best friend the complexion has, and powder is its worst enemy, because, when it is thickly applied, it is so apt to block up the pores. Blocked pores do not allow the skin to breathe properly, and the result is a muddy-looking complexion. Many women look upon the powder puff as the stepping stone to beauty, and do not realise that it is often the weapon with which they destroy their good looks. Third Point To keep the eyes “fit” they must be bathed at least once a day, with a weak solution of boracic lotion, or plain water. After motoring bathe the eyes as soon as possible to remove any trace of dust. When writing, reading, or working, it is best not to face a strong light; the light should fall upon the book or work, but not upon the eyes, and, of course, they must never be strained by use in a feeble light. Tired eyes, or constant headaches, often mean that glasses are required. The eyes to be beautiful, must be healthy. When the rims are constantly red, or the eyes bloodshot, no domestic remedies should be tried, for both are Instances when a doctor’s attention is needed. Fourth Point The teeth must be cleaned after every meal if possible, or at least night and morning with an antiseptic paste, or powder. A mouth wash should be used once a week to keep the gums healthy. Fifth Point Always brush the hair night and morning, no matter even if it is an Eton crop. If it is very thin, or if it is falling out too much rub a good liniment in every night; the rubbing is as important as the liniment. Sixth Point The hands can be kept soft and white if glycerine is applied just after washing them, while they are still wet. Seventh Point Care of the features is the most important of all these points. The mouth never droops naturally, it is the result of a discontented mind. So be content. Avoid “little ways” with the face, such as biting the lips, screwing up the eyelids, and other unbecoming habits, for they all detract from beauty.