Care of the Complexion
Cleansing the Skin
The Oily Skin-The normal skin with an oily tendency needs plenty of washing. Use a bland soap or a sulphur soap and avoid super-fatty…
How to Care for the Skin
Before applying the cold cream lay a Turkish towel, which has been soaked in hot water, across the face. Then put on a generous application…
Stains and Red Hands
If the water is hard it should be boiled and a few drops of benzoin, which whitens the skin, should be added. Stains may be removed with…
Care of the Nails
The Nail should occupy half the space between the tip and the first knuckle. All nails have half-moons and if they don't show the cuticle…
Manicuring
To manicure the nails at home have a rather stiff nail brush, a thin pliable file with a round edge, not sharp, an emery-board, small sharp…
Care of the Arms
The Arms. There is often noticeable, on the upper part of the arms particularly, a condition similar to that known as goose flesh. The best…
Care of the Hair and Scalp
Whether your hair is cut or whether it is long, it cannot be really attractive unless it is healthy and lustrous. The life of your hair…
Dandruff and Its Care
The most prevalent hair trouble is dandruff. Simple Dandruff need cause no great anxiety if proper attention is given it. An oily tonic…
Other Hair Troubles
Hair Splitting and Breaking is common among persons in poor health. The split ends of the hair should be clipped or singed, and a thorough…
How to Shampoo Correctly
Before beginning a shampoo, massage some pure sweet oil into the scalp. Try to get soft water to use. A little borax dissolved in very hot…
Massage
Massage every day is necessary to the health of the hair. Five or ten minutes daily is a good average.
Brushing and Combing
The brush must be stiff enough to give a rather vigorous treatment without breaking the hair or irritating the scalp. A good comb is made…