Beauty's ABC

Ladies' Mirror, Volume V, Issue 2, 2 August 1926, Page 33

Beauty's ABC

A stands for Ankles. To make thick ones slender and dainty, massage them gently every night with the first finger and thumb. Soak two narrow bandages in a strong solution of vinegar and water, and bind these on tightly. Cover them with oiled silk and allow them to remain in place until morning. T) stands for Bust. To gain a D slender line a well-fitting brassiere should always be worn. Also remember that a V- or U-

shaped neck-line is far more becoming .to the stout woman than the rounded styles. Deep breathing improves a thin woman s bust. stands for Clearness of Complexion. Avoid over-heating the blood, and see that powderpuffs, face towels, etc., are always of scrupulous cleanness. 1 "\ stands for a Double Chin. To -*—' remedy this, every night smear cold cream on the backs of the fingers, then keeping the head erect, pat this vigorously under the chin, beginning at the centre and working outwards towards the ears, until the cream is absorbed. tp stands for Eyes. Bathe them -*— J daily with an eye-cup contain-

ing a weak solution of boracic acid and tepid water. Very weak tea, used in the same way, will restore tiheir gparklle when tir)xl-looking and sore. F stands for Finger-Tips. If yours are blunt, squeeze them gently at odd moments during the day, with the first finger and thumb of the opposite hand. In a few weeks you will notice a vast difference in their appearance. G stands for Glycerine, one of beauty's most useful aids;

mixed in equal parts with rosewater and used after washing, it will keep the hands soft and smooth even if much housework has to be done. IT stands for Hair. Every night -*- -*■ massage the roots vigorously with the finger-tips. Comb thoroughly and brush for five minutes. Always wash your brush every four days, and clean with tissue paper after using. T stands for Instep. To procure a A graceful arch, remove your shoes and, holding on to a chair-back, raise yourself on tip-toe and back again, twenty times morning and night.

I stands for Joyous. A happy smile A frequently transforms a plain face into an attractive one, and makes a pretty one appear absolutely radiant, so don't let your troubles show in your expression if you wish to be fascinating. IT' stands for Knees. With short frocks, knees are occasionally visible these days! Practise the old school exercise of marking time, raising each knee in turn as high as possible, and massage occasionally with cold cream, and ugly knees will soon become smooth and wellshaped. T stands for Legs. Brisk patting *- J with the palms of the hands, and vinegar bandages will make fat legs more slender. For thin legs, dancing is the best cure in the world.

TVT stands for Massage. Apply -** v -*- cold cream to the face before going to bed, and gently pat it into the skin with the finger-tips, working across any wrinkles, never along them. TSJ stands for Neck. To keep this 1 white and smooth, massage nightly with cold cream. Finally nod the head from side to side, like a Chinese mandarin, about twenty times each night, and it will help to preserve the youthful line. f~\ stands for Open Pores. Steam the face thoroughly. then apply a few drops of Witch Hazel and simple tincture of benzoin on a piece of cotton-wool. Leave to dry. Finally sponge with ice-cold water. p stands for Perspiration. To pre- * vent this, bathe the underarms with water as hot as it can be borne, then dry thoroughly and powder thickly with boracic powder or sandal-wood powder. Q stands for Quietness, and the woman has yet to be horn who would be considered a beauty if her voice was loud and strident and her footsteps noisy. "D stands for Rough-skin. A hand1X - full or so of prepared oatmeal in the bath, or a tablespoonful of bath salts (which can he home-made

quite cheaply), will work wonders towards smoothing and whitening the skin. O stands for Suppleness. Stand erect with the arms held as high as possible above the head, now bring them down and endeavour to touch your toes without bending your knees. Do this six times daily and you will never have stiff limbs. ' I s stands for Teeth. Brush them -*- always night and morning and however perfect they may seem, have them overlooked every six months by your dentist. T T stands for "Undies." They *— must be as well-fitting as your frocks if you wish to look smart and slender, while the sight of a soiled shoulder-strap is fatal to daintiness.

XT stands for Variety. Alter the v trimming on your frock or buy a new hat it" you are feeling jaded, the change will make you feel pretty and gay once more. XKT stands for Wrists. Keep them v » slender and supple in this way: Support the arms and drop the hands loosely, then raise them hackas far as possible. .\\ .::. with the palms uppermost, make a complete circle with the finger-tips. Do this twenty times daily. "V" stands for Eczema. Any good ■**- chemist will prepare you a pure herbal ointment to apply to the affected parts. Don't take alcohol in any form, keep to a simple diet, and you should be completely cured in a very few weeks. XT stands for Youth. The greatest 1 beauty gift of all. Fortunately, however, youth is a matter of the heart, not the years. Freedom from worry over trifles, care of the health, and plenty of exercise, including dancing, will enable forty to feel and look as charming as twenty-four. r 7 stands for Zest. All beauty y treatment is twice as effective if performed with zest. Lack of enthusiasm means lack of results.