Fashions and Furbelows

Star (Christchurch), Issue 18451, 30 April 1928, Page 14

Fashions and Furbelows

NOTES BY SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS

NOTED WOMEN ADVISE DAILY CARE OF SKIN. DUTY OF EVERY WOMAN TO LOOK HER BEST; COMPLEXION IS BASIS OP BEAUTY. Twice fortunate are those women to whose other charms is added the beauty' of a fresh, youthful, healthy complexion. Women used to think a lovely complexion was an especial gift bestowed upon some women and denied to others. That day has passed. Beauty of complexion is obtainable to-day by virtually' all women, irrespective of ■wealth, or age and regardless of the climate in which they may happen to live. Every woman needs but look in her mirror and be frank with herself in acknowledging particular lines, and contours and beauties of feature which belong to her alone. Likewise, .she must be equally frank in criticising herself, in detecting, perhaps, facial characteristics, blemishes of skin, which need correction. To the woman skilled in the use of cosmetics, learned in the manner of caring for her skin, the portrait of herself in the mirror is as an unfinished canvas to an artist. To perfect the image demands artistry, the same discrimination the painter must use in completing his canvas. Undeniably', the complexion is the basis of all beaut3’, and conversely a faulty complexion can mar supreme be.auty of any kind in a woman. Yet the proper care of the skin is easily and quickly learned. The method approved by social leaders, women of culture, by many women of royalty even, as those who have read the personal testimonials of these women will realise, is actually a home treatment, inexpensive, simple—its success depending upon one thing, principally, faithful daily performance in using two varieties of facial creams. Aside from knowing that this treatment actually does improve and beautify the complexion, it is well to understand the reasons which led to the discovery of the method. Primarily, the treatment consists in keeping the skin clean. Women who believe that washing the face with soap and water is sufficient to keep the skin clean simply are mistaken. They can prove their error to themselves, if after a thorough washing with soap and water, they will apply an approved cold cream to the face, let it remain on a few moments, then wipe it off with a clean, soft cloth. The dust and grime which have lodged in the pores of the skin, and which only the cold cream is capable of bringing out will be at once apparent. Pores which are clogged with dirt and other impurities which are everywhere in the air, cannot possibly function. That is one of the chief causes for poor complexion. Similarly, unless some method is used to protect the skin against the inclemency of weather, the rigors of climatic extremes, as well as against the flying particles of soot, and sand, and dust and smoke, the pores of the skin are constantly filling up and the clean, healthful beauty of the complexion is gradually 7 destroyed.

To prevent in a large measure the effect of the elements and of such impure particles which are always flying about, a vanishing cream is recommended. This cream may* be used as frequently as becomes necessary during the day. Each woman must be her own judge as to when it should be applied and how often. As its name signifies, this cream is invisible and is a splendid base for powder or for rouge. It helps to keep the skin flexible and ■smooth and acts as a protective covering against exposure. The cleansing. or cold cream, also, may be used several times during the day, though it should always be used at night before retiring. It may be al-

lowed to remain on the face through the night if the skin has a tendency to be dry or of coarse texture. If, however, the cream is used to give the face a thorough cleansing, it is well to finish the treatment with a dash of cold water, or a light massage.