The skin, its care and treatment; teaching every detail of this important work in a simple, concise and practical manner . but aside from this actual knowledge, her ap-pearance will positively give no suggestion of her real years. In reality massage bears to the face the same relationsthat careful cleansing does to the gowns that simply mustlast a certain length of time. Every woman knows thatattention of this kind is necessary if she would keep herwardrobe in good condition, and in time all women will beconvinced that they owe themselves at least as much atten-tion as they bestow upon their c
The skin, its care and treatment; teaching every detail of this important work in a simple, concise and practical manner . but aside from this actual knowledge, her ap-pearance will positively give no suggestion of her real years. In reality massage bears to the face the same relationsthat careful cleansing does to the gowns that simply mustlast a certain length of time. Every woman knows thatattention of this kind is necessary if she would keep herwardrobe in good condition, and in time all women will beconvinced that they owe themselves at least as much atten-tion as they bestow upon their clothing. Although very excellent results are attained by thetrained masseuse, still there is much to be said in favor ofthe home work, for by patient application of the principlesof- massage, any ambitious woman can succeed in keepingher face entirely free from those dreaded heralds of age—wrinkles. There is no doubt that the woman who is will-ing to give ten or fifteen minutes each day to this work,can practically clear her face from any signs of creases orlines. Of course, there is much of advantage in being able. Figure the Water Massage. THE SKIN. 41 to obtain treatment from those who have every appliance athand to aid in the work, and in addition there is that sooth-ing sensation of absolute rest so gratifying to the nervoussoul who submits herself to the care of the , when it is not possible to do this, there is greatcomfort in the thought of wThat may be accomplished bydint of will and perseverance. When circumstances per-mit, the massage treatments may be taken twice a weekwith great benefit, and the systematic work continued athome just the same. If one has spent a restless night, andthe morning shows signs of this wakefulness, a little coldwater dashed over the skin and followed by a brisk mas-sage for but two or three minutes will freshen the com-plexion and, in fact, invigorate the entire system, as wellas do much service in the way of
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