Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1912 — BEWARE OF CLOGGING PORES [ARTICLE]

BEWARE OF CLOGGING PORES

Carelessness in Washing or Too Lavish Use of Paints or Powders Most Frequently to Blame. —■— I The clogging of pores is less often due to natural conditions than to mismanagement. The girl who habitually and lavishly paints or powders will before long find herself with the unsightly enlarged pores that ruin the best complexion. If you must use cosmetics, use them with judgment. Never powder directly after washing the face, especially if hot water or steaming has been employed. The skin is relaxed, the pores open, and the powder clogs. After washing the face use an astringent lotion or dash the face with cold water. This is one of the best pore closers known and tones up the skin. After the cold spray there is far less harm from powdering, though it should npt be put on thickly and only a good powder should be used. Some powders have a greasy quality that makes them especially prone to clog. Pure talcum is a good choice. Do not let it stay on too long, especially when one is overheated. The constant use of powder to prevent shine in summer is one reason for bad skins and enlarged pores in the fall. Xever tamper with astringent lotions without advice from a skin specialist. If your skin is fine or sensitive it can be quickly rulneti by preparations that agree admirably with others. The constant use of benzoin, so often advised, is harmful to many skins. Even more so is the practice of dashing the face with vinegar o» pure alcohol.