BEAUTY SECRETS FROM PARIS.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18617, 12 July 1930, Page 10

BEAUTY SECRETS FROM PARIS.

It was in the Bois, and not in her salon, that I was introduced, says a London writer, to a beautiful ancl clever lady who has for some years had the beauty secrets of five Queens in her keeping, and who has been Visited by famous actresses and film stars from all over the world and of every nationality. Madame gave me much useful and amusing information.

“It is no use.” said Madame, “neglecting one’s skin, hair and eyes, and then rushing in to see me, say at 40, and expecting to be made youthful looking.” “I strongly advise women to use soap and warm water at night, though I insist on a pure soap, one that does not irritate and which leaves the skin cleansed and healthy. The skin should always be rinsed with cold water.

Make-up Should Not Be Vivid. “I do not approve of ice on the face, though my clients are always told to splash their faces in cold water. I do not believe in vivid ‘make-up,’ artificial sunburn, and painted eyelashes, but all my Royal clients use lip stick, which is not coloured, and all use a special cream at night made from the petals of white flowers, including water lilies and orange blossom. “With the exception of one European Queen, who uses scarlet varnish on her nails, most of the other Royal ladies prefer pale pink polish or powder and not varnish, which does not suit all nails.

“Lotions, made of herbs, to use in the daytime and fine face powder, made from crushed white violets, is also used regularly by some Queens, whose complexions are as youthful as those of their daughters. “The two finest beauty aids are free. These are walking in the morning, if possible before breakfast, and a large tumbler of cold water last thing at night and a cup of hot or cold water first thing in the morning. In one month it improves one’s looks.” Madame, who is very beautiful herself, religiously follows this advice.

Famous Beauties. Then we chatted of famops beauties who come to her regularly for advice and treatments. “A cream made from fresh strawberries is made regularly for one famous film star. Sometimes this cream costs £3 for a small jar. It depends on the price of the strawberries. This lady shampoos her hair in finest champagne, as it brings out the tints of hed-gold in her hair.” ,“How extravagant!” I gasped. “She is only extravagant in keeping her beauty,” replied Madame. “She never drinks champagne, even if she shampoos with it, and would never dream of eating strawdberries at £2 a punnet, though she cheerfully pays £3 for a jar of the cream.

The Perfect Woman. “The perfect woman,” said Madame, “would be one who had the complexion of an English girl, the eyelashes of a Spaniard, the chic of the Parisienne, the assurance of the American, the blue eyes of the Danish or Swedish girl, the nose of an Austrian, the mouth of an Irish girl and the brow of a Greek.” “Beauty has no nationality,” added Madame, thoughtfully. “I have seen something beautiful—or at least pleasing—in nearly every -woman I have met.”

The following are some of Madame’s beauty hints : Never “make-up” the hands without making up the arms, for evening functions. Your white hands will not attract admiration if your arms are discoloured.

Never make-up the face unless you make-up your throat, and ears, too. Do not wait for wrinkles to come around the eyes. Massage regularly but gently, around the eyes, with a pure cold cream.

Never wash the face in soap and Water after it has been exposed to sim, wind and air. Only use soap and water first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

A “young” complexion is only pleasing when the eyes look “yOung” too. Never neglect to bathe the eyes regularly, every night and every morning, with warm water and boracic or cold tea.

Half a lemon, or half a tomato is the finest bleach for the hands, but do

not use on the face. It may be too Btrong.

Just a few drops of olive oil rubbed on the nails at night, keeps them in perfect condition.

During spring-time a light luncheon of milk, lettuce leaves and tomatoes, is excellent for tire complexion.