COMPLEXION HINTS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 26, 27 June 1891, Page 115

COMPLEXION HINTS.

How do you wipe your face after washing ? I expect most of us have not an idea, except that our ruling desire on the subject is to get it fiee from moisture, but it appears that it may make a serious difference to our beauty, especially when it has already begun to wane. I am told that if care be taken always to wipe the face upwards, the result will be that the wrinkles on the lower part of the face, which are so often the first indicators of age, will be gently removed, as well as an unbecoming fulness of the chin, which is often seen in those whose faces are inclined to be plump. The eyes should slways be wiped towards the nose, as it presses out the fine lines from the corners.

The water in which the face is washed should, if possible, be rain water, but whether or not this is feasible, let some orange, lemon, or cucumber peel be allowed to soak in it. There is no necessity to make a special feature of this every time you wash your face, .lust let the peel soak in your water jug. By its use you will not only soften the skin, but you will freshen the complexion, and make the flesh firm and healthy. One more little item, ‘Give your face a rest now and then.' It will prevent it becoming old and wrinkled. The process of resting the face is very simple. No matter how busy yon are, lie down for five minutes or so once or twice during the day, close the eyes, and keep the face in perfect i epose. If this be done daily, it will, so I am told, prevent the haggard look so noticeable with many women. lam afraid, though, with busy lives, many of us will find the five minutes’ spare time difficult to make, even for beauty’s sake.