GOLDEN HONEY SHADE

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 December 1939, Page 10

GOLDEN HONEY SHADE

ACQUIRE IT CAREFULLY. HOW TO TAKE THE BURN OUT OF SUNBURN. Each year, when we first attempt to acquire our summer golden honey shade, we seem to suffer the same old trials of a blistered skin. And, although half the enjoyment of summer is gained from the happy days spent on the beach, it is not very much fun if we spend the rest of the time commiserating over our aches, pains, and sunburn. Acquire your golden honey shade carefully, and learn .how to take the burn out of sunburn. Sunshine, salt water, and wind are good for your health, but they are not' good for your skin and hair. So protect your skin with a good skin food, and after bathing wash the face immediately. Never lie on your back in the sunshine with salt water on your face, as this will cause the complexion to become flushed and will cultivate open pores. Your make-up will be a very important problem. The usual shades of powder, rouge, and lipstick should be changed, as they will not tone in with your new golden honey . shade. All colouring must be more vivid and bright, with a distinct leaning towards the orange tones. Waterproof Make-up. The lipstick should contain very little grease, as the sun will bring it to the surface. Water-proof rouge and lipstick can be obtained, and are much more satisfactory than those usually worn, having the distinct advantage of enabling you to leave the water as pretty as when you entered it.

Most of the success of the make-up will depend upon the powder and the lipstick, and scarcely any rouge will be required. When selecting your powder do not be misled by the shade in the box. What may appear suitable when packed will not give the same colour on your skin, as. when the skin becomes moist, either with oil or perspiration, so will your powder become darker. Therefore, first test your powder by slightly dampening the back of your hand with either a little oil or water, then rub a little of the powder in with your fingers so that it will become moist and assume the exact shade which it will on your face. No Soap for Tender Skins.

If, through unwise sunbaking, your skin becomes tender, you will find that it is best to avoid using soap. Place some toilet oatmeal in the water and lave the face with this for a few days. Blondes, who burn easily, and who wish to have that- suntanned appearance, can acquire it easily by applying a suntan lotion.

Milk is an excellent aid for taking the sting from the skin after a day on the beach. Massage a little of the milk well into the skin and allow it to dry. Then apply your make-up in the usual manner. Not only will this take the sting from the skin, but it will also give the face a delightfully velvet texture.

Salt water will ruin the best of hair, and you should always see that every trace is removed as soon as possible. When you shampoo your hair add the white of an egg to your last rinsing water and you will find that not only will it help to keep the hair soft and fluffy, but it will also keep the waves in place. Problem of Oily Skins.

While on the beach you will notice that an oily skin will become more than usually oily, while a dry skin will become cracked and scurvy. To coun-| teract these skin conditions you will have to change your skin treatments. The greasy-skinned girl will wash het face with water to which has been added a few drops of eau de Cologne or tincture of benzoin. The final rinse consists of cold water, after which the skin is dried and a good astringent is patted in. The dry skin will require plenty of nourishment, and a good skin food should be massaged well into the face every night. If your nose refuses to suntan and becomes a lobster red. you will find that it is extremely helpful if you soak a piece of lint in warm olive oil and allow this to remain on the nose for as long' as is possible. When the lint is removed gently dab the nose with rose-water.