SUFFOCATION — Remove the patient at once to the fresh air,
lay him on his back and loosen the clothing about his neck and
chest. Dash cold water on the face and chest. Keep up the warmth
of the body and apply mustard plasters over the heart and around
the ankles. If these means fail, try artificial respiration as soon as
possible.
TOILET HINTS.
FACE POWDER — Finely powdered rice is as simple, harmless
and good as any powder to use. Calcined magnesia is harmless,
and so are chalk and cascarrilla except for their mechanical action
in stopping the pores of the skin. Any powder when used should
be washed off at night before retiring. Never apply any substance
to the face containing any metallic powders or earthy substances.
The great majority of the cosmetics so widely advertised are posi-
tively injurious and we unhesitatingly advise against their use.
BLACK HEADS — These are not animals, but merely the greasy
matter secreted by the glands of the skin. The best treatment is to
soften them by applying a little glycerine and then squeeze them
out by pressing any flat^ blunt instrument against the skin, and mov-
ing it along slowly. Any redness thus caused may be overcome by
applying equal parts of glycerine and prepared chalk. Bathing the
parts affected with ammonia is a good preventive.
COLD CREAM. — The best formula for cold cream is as follows:
— Take of pure white wax 1 oz.; spermaceti 2 oz.; almond oil \ pint.
Mix these together in a glazed earthenware dish over a gcrdle heat,
stirring, while melting, with a silver or glass spoon. When melted
add 3 oz. glycerine and 10 drops attar of roses. Then strain through
muslin, and, as it cools, stir it to a snowy whiteness. The secret of
making fine cold cream is to stir it and beat it well all the time it is
cooling.
FRECKLES — When caused by the sun, touch them with nitre
(saltpetre) moistened with water and applied with the finger; apply
three times a day and they will soon disappear. Or ( 2 ) apply 5 or
6 times a day a strong solution of borax and rosewater. Or (8) apply
a lotion made of equal parts of glycerine and lactic acid.
MOTH PATCHES, MASK, MORPHFW AND HEPATIC SPOTS.
— Mix 8 oz. rosewater and 80 grains of chlorate of potash; wash the
face with it 2 or 8 times a day. Avoid ri( h and greasy food, take
outdoor exercise, and keep the bowels regular.
MOLES For small moles apply the acid nitrate of mercury.
For large ones electricity is best, but consult a physician.
PROFUSE AND OFFENSIVE PERSPIRATION.— Wash the
troublesome parts under the arms, the feet, etc., with one part boracic
acid in 20 parts of water. Also dust on the underclothes, over the
affected parts, a preparation of boracic acid mixed with starch,
PIMPLES.^These usually indicate that the system is out of
order, and should rather be treated by proper diet and remedies than
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by local applications. If an application is desired, take 1 oz. sperm-
aceti ointment, 2 drachms glycerine and 2 oz. bicarbonate of soda;
mix and apply,
SUNBURN. — Apply frequently a solution of equal parts of lime
juice and olive oil. Rubbing the hands, face, etc., with almond oil,
cold cream or vaseline before being exposed to the sun or wind will
largely prevent their unpleasant effect.
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SUFFOCATION — Remove the patient at once to the fresh air,
lay him on his back and loosen the clothing about his neck and
chest. Dash cold water on the face and chest. Keep up the warmth
of the body and apply mustard plasters over the heart and around
the ankles. If these means fail, try artificial respiration as soon as
possible.
TOILET HINTS.
FACE POWDER — Finely powdered rice is as simple, harmless
and good as any powder to use. Calcined magnesia is harmless,
and so are chalk and cascarrilla except for their mechanical action
in stopping the pores of the skin. Any powder when used should
be washed off at night before retiring. Never apply any substance
to the face containing any metallic powders or earthy substances.
The great majority of the cosmetics so widely advertised are posi-
tively injurious and we unhesitatingly advise against their use.
BLACK HEADS — These are not animals, but merely the greasy
matter secreted by the glands of the skin. The best treatment is to
soften them by applying a little glycerine and then squeeze them
out by pressing any flat^ blunt instrument against the skin, and mov-
ing it along slowly. Any redness thus caused may be overcome by
applying equal parts of glycerine and prepared chalk. Bathing the
parts affected with ammonia is a good preventive.
COLD CREAM. — The best formula for cold cream is as follows:
— Take of pure white wax 1 oz.; spermaceti 2 oz.; almond oil \ pint.
Mix these together in a glazed earthenware dish over a gcrdle heat,
stirring, while melting, with a silver or glass spoon. When melted
add 3 oz. glycerine and 10 drops attar of roses. Then strain through
muslin, and, as it cools, stir it to a snowy whiteness. The secret of
making fine cold cream is to stir it and beat it well all the time it is
cooling.
FRECKLES — When caused by the sun, touch them with nitre
(saltpetre) moistened with water and applied with the finger; apply
three times a day and they will soon disappear. Or ( 2 ) apply 5 or
6 times a day a strong solution of borax and rosewater. Or (8) apply
a lotion made of equal parts of glycerine and lactic acid.
MOTH PATCHES, MASK, MORPHFW AND HEPATIC SPOTS.
— Mix 8 oz. rosewater and 80 grains of chlorate of potash; wash the
face with it 2 or 8 times a day. Avoid ri( h and greasy food, take
outdoor exercise, and keep the bowels regular.
MOLES For small moles apply the acid nitrate of mercury.
For large ones electricity is best, but consult a physician.
PROFUSE AND OFFENSIVE PERSPIRATION.— Wash the
troublesome parts under the arms, the feet, etc., with one part boracic
acid in 20 parts of water. Also dust on the underclothes, over the
affected parts, a preparation of boracic acid mixed with starch,
PIMPLES.^These usually indicate that the system is out of
order, and should rather be treated by proper diet and remedies than
631
632 TOILET HINTS
by local applications. If an application is desired, take 1 oz. sperm-
aceti ointment, 2 drachms glycerine and 2 oz. bicarbonate of soda;
mix and apply,
SUNBURN. — Apply frequently a solution of equal parts of lime
juice and olive oil. Rubbing the hands, face, etc., with almond oil,
cold cream or vaseline before being exposed to the sun or wind will
largely prevent their unpleasant effect.