Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 156, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1915 — CARE OF FACE IN SUMMER [ARTICLE]

CARE OF FACE IN SUMMER

Hot Weather Particularly the Time When Complexion Must Be Made a Matter of Moment. ■" 1 ■■■ t Summer is not a season of pure delight to the woman who values a good complexion. During the warm months extra precautions are necessary in order to preserve the texture and beauty of the skin, for hot winds, hot sunshine and salt water all play havoc with the complexion.

It is hardly possible to go about with a protection in the form of a veil wrapped about one’s face, for this Is too warm for comfort, and disagreeable and dangerous to the eyes, bedsides. But there are certain precautions which can be taken to relieve the burning sensation which comes from exposure to the sun. When you have been out in the hot summer air and allowed the sun’s rays to kiss your cheeks you will find, of course, that your skin will become red and dry from this reckless exposure. Don’t come in from out of doors, Where you have beejy'enjoying a motor trip or a game of tennis and wash the dust and dirt from your skin with soap and water. This only Increases the burning sensation and the dryness of the skin.

First rub on a quantity of cold cream and rub thoroughly with a soft doth. After the irritation has been somewhat lessened the face should then be thoroughly washed and cleansed. Fill a basin two-thirds full of fresh soft water- Should the water which flows from the faucet be bard, then soften it with a teaspoonful of borax to every basin. Dip the face

in the water, and afterward the hands. Soap the hands well and rub with a gentle motion over the face. Dip the face a second time into the .water in the basin, rinse thoroughly and dry with a: thick, soft towel. After the facial bath apply some simple lotion, slightly astringent It will be found very refreshing. The use of a good cleansing cream before the facial hath and a suitable lotion afterward has a really wonderful effect in improving the complexion. The effect of a clean face is ir. itself altogether delightful. Such t, bath tends to rest and refresh the bather and put her in a good temper. Many a bad complexion is due to nothing more nor less than neglect of a proper cleaning process. If more faces were kept really clean a great improvement in the appearance would he noticed. »