MATTERS FEMININE.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 325, 23 June 1914, Page 3

MATTERS FEMININE.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FACE

Aa the face is more exposed to sun and dust than any other part of the body, more care should bo taken in cleansing it. Soften the skin with cloths wrung out of warm water, then apply thoroughly a good cold cream, after which a thorough rubbing with a camel's-hair brush' will leave few impurities in the pores. Rosewater eight ounces, half an ounce of borax, and two ounces of stained lemon juice make a lotion excellent for removing tan and sunburn.

HINTS CONCERNING BATHS. Everyone can take a tepid bath without injurious effects; not everyone can take a cold sponge bath or a hot bath with impunity. The safe rule to follow is to begin tiro daily bath with tepid water, castile or olive-oil soap, a rough washcloth, and plenty of friction. After the bath, rub and rub, and still rub, with a Turkish towel of generous size : until the skin is thoroughly dry, red, and tingling. It acts as a splendid tonic.

THE CITY BLOUSE. Frilling bought by the dozen will be found a good ■ investment for this blouse. It is its chief and only trimplain, it imparts such an air oi fitness for all occasions that proclaim its superiority. Its claims are best carried out by the choice of materials in its development. Black soft silk or satin for the girl or woman who finds a good black serge skirt her best investment. The blackness of the blouse may be

turned to smartness by having a bright ■ cerise or pale blue piping ready stitched to a narrow tape, that may bo tacked to the edge of neck opening and top of cuff before the frilling is sewn in. The color 'chosen should be tlio same' tone as the rose, wing, or feather that is worn in the hat to go with it. A white ground silk with a narrow black stripe looks well with black lace frilling and cherry colored velvet bows. >

THE HOME MANICURIST Most girls like to have pretty, wellpolished and well-cared-for nails, but if one has to go to a manicurist for this, the-expense becomes drag on a limited income, and besides, the nails, with a little care .and trouble, can bo just as well cared for at home. First of all soak the nails well in warm soap-suds made from hot water and pure soap; a small pinch of borax added to the water will also be found useful.' When the hands become soft and pliable, dry them carefully with a softtowel, at the same time pressing back the outside at the base of the nail. Now the nails should lie filed to the desired shape. Soino people prefer them very pointed, but this is not pretty, and it is in better taste to file them to the same shape as the tips of the fingersUnless the nails have 'been neglected and allowed to grow very long, it is better not to use scissors; a file will serve the same purpose.

Never on any account use a steel instrument to remove any dirt which may have become lodged beneath the nail. Pointed steel instruments are always sold with manicure sets, but it is much better not to make use of them, as they help to separate the nail from the finger, and make the inside of the nail rough and more ready to pick up any dirt that it may come into contact with. If the hands are well kept, the moon at the base of the nail should be quite plain; if, however, the skin has been allowed to grow over and cover the moon, it should bo gently pressed back with the towel every time the hands are washed. Of course the skin could be cut away, but it is better not to do so, as hangnails may result. The regular pressing of the skin with the towel will take longer, but the result will bo much better. Before going to bed at night, and after the hands have been washed, rub a little cold cream into the flesh round the nails; this will help to soften it, and they will be easier to manicure, in the morning. A small box of polishing powder may be bought at any chemist’s, and will give the nails a pretty and dainty finish. There are endless kinds sold, and either paste or powder will 'do equally well. 1

Many people have ridged nails, that is nails with little lines in them; these lines are accounted for in many different ways, but they may often be cured if a little-cold cream is rubbed into them every night. Ibis helps to nourish them and to make them smooth.