ENGLISHWOMEN'S COMPLEXIONS

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 103, 24 January 1908, Page 3

ENGLISHWOMEN'S COMPLEXIONS

Hairdressers, skin specialists,. and beauty experts are testifying to the .fact that ,thesale of cosmetics is ..decidedly on the increase in England. By the term cosmetics artificial aid t.o the complexion is- meant, and. this includes rouge in all'its liquid'and dry varieties (there is no small number of "them), powders, "pencils," hair dyes; and so. on; At the same time,, the ; really practical' .grid essentia! skin food is mot reckoned' among the "make-ups," for it leaves no evidence on the face, and really is or should be a tonic and a. restorative. The'complexion of the ordinary English girl has been regarded for centuries as part of the Anglo-Saxon birthright, yet it is prophesied that in a few years the beautiful colouring, which has been compared to roses and crcarii, .will'have given place to the salloivness that is'the trouble of French women. • Devotion to sport and games in biting winds ami grilling' heat is one cause of, this deterioration,' and then in the rush for continual excitement too much time is spout in heated and badly-ventilated rooms and theatres. Too many, cigarettes and 'highly-seasoned dishes are also follies that 110 complexion is proof against, and, though no one doubts the value of "exerciso and freedom, yet if they .injuriously affect tho greatest beauty a woman has the gain is dearly bought. ■