COLD CREAM MASSAGE

Shannon News, 27 November 1928, Page 2

COLD CREAM MASSAGE

SAGGING MUSCLES,

Cold cream massage is one of the ehief aids to beauty. It tones up the muscles and keeps the blood circulating. But more harm than good will be done if the wrung movements are employed. Sagging muscles must be lifted. They should never be dragged out of place with a harsh hand in a downward direction.

The fingers, firm but gentle, must always work upwards. ( Sec the finger tips arc cool. .Dip them in-some good cold cream or your OAvn special skin food/and begin. ’ With a slightly circular movement bring the finger tips gradually toward the lobe of the ear. ~ " ;

Lessen the circle until the fingers start at the corners of the mouth and just finish at the side of the nose.

The same circular direction should be used on the forehead.

Begin at the temples and gradually move in circles to the middle. Take care not to drag the skin at the side of the eyes.

On no account push or rub the skin round the eyes. Massage here should consist of a series of gentle taps and dabs with the cushions of the fingers, well creamed.

The skin round the eyes is very liable to stretch. Everything should bo done to keep it firm. It is horc that wrinkles first form and the skin begins to fall into those ugly bags that are almost impossible to eradicate once they have been allowed to appear. After the massage dab the face with a reliable astringent. - It is even better to finish off with “ice rub. M

Thi* closes the pores of the skin after its exercise.