THE SECRET OF BEAUTY.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6467, 22 April 1899, Page 3

THE SECRET OF BEAUTY.

The most helpful and agreeable bath is that of tepid water, writes Ruth Ashmore, in the Ladies' " Home Journal." Few people can stand absolutely cold baths, and, no matter how strong one may be, • such a bath should not be indulged in unless a thorough rubbing be taken afterwards.. To. speak plainly, it oiust be remembered that while a cold bath may ba more or less invigorating, it is not cleansing. I can. easily /understand the desire <- of every woman to have a- clear, beautiful skin, but I confess to being provoked when I think of the amount of money spent on lotions, creams, and powders, to be applied externally, and which have nothing like, as good an effect upon the skin as a tepid bath with good scap taken at least once a week. The condition of the skin depends almost entirely upon the care given to the general health. The girl who is up late a>b nichb, gives no wire to her diet, indulges in* various stimulants, bathes but seldom, and exercises less, is certain to have either a dull, muddy-looking skin, or one covered with disagreeable-loSking black and red spats. One should avoid many sweets and much pastry, and not allow herself to become a slave either to tea or coffee any more than she sho would to some vicious diug or strong stimulant. She should also remember tha*, unless she is in gyod condition internally, she will be anything bufc a pleasant object to look upon externally.