Picture Show (Nov 1919-Apr 1920)

20fA, 1920. 15 The Question of Make-up — Hints on Health and Beauty. MARION DAVIE3 aia Sal vatloD lass, and RAYMOND BLOOMER ai Jobn Bronion. HAVE you noticed the growing tendency onions young girls for " makeup " ? The modern girl displays many new ideas, but perhaps one of the most outstanding is the desire for make-up. Not only does she not confine such things to theatricals, but, without any qualms as to where she is or who may be looking on, sho not only powders her nose, but openly rouges her* cheeks and pencils her lips and brows. Svich artifices are often resorted to, too, by the girl from whom they aro least expected, and ir many instancos, I must admit, the touching up is so well done that one can hardly tell it from the natural. But such artifices are the cause of much controversy, and one hears continual iirgume^its as to whether such unnatural means of acquiring beauty are justified. But all should remember that Nature will only submit Co the slightest of corlections. Blanche Sweet's Idea. THIS is what ono of our leading film actrosses, Blanche Sweet, who, as you know, is noted for 1 cr prettiness. say^ about make-up : " A girl in good health needs only very Utile of it. I necessarily must use v tou^h here and there to offset the cm era effects, but I never use paint and powder outside the studio. Personally, I detest, make-up. Just being natural in my life and exercise gives mo a'l tho complexion I niei and that is all my own." Then she tails us how -she manages to look bemtiul without the aid of unnatural devices. " A littlo dancing, cold showers, surf bathing and horseback riding aro all enjoyable aids to food health. Nothing is better than plain, ordinary walking. Whenever I go to the studio, unaccompanied by visitors, I always walk ; but, whether 1 walk or not, I always manage to find time for enough exercise to keep rue in the pink of condition." The Value of Exercise. SO you see this wonderful little actress not only attains her beauty by natural means, but she also manages to derive pleasure from its attainment. There is no doubt that both walking and dancing are the most effective aids to beauty, and they are means so easy of acquirement that every girl should indulge in them, and so attain perfect health. The present spring months are the most valuable in the year from a health point of view, the bright, crisp clays being ideal for walking tours and instilling into the lungs enough stimulating air to set up the health for the rest of the year. Of course, it would bo stupid to go for walks during the spring months and then leave exercise off altogether. The summer brings with it the joys of bathing and swimming, both very oxcclltnt tonics that should be frequently indulged in. Suitable Clothes. THE long walk will not be beneficial unless one wears suitable, attire". Clothes should bo of light weight, yet with enough warmth about them to keep the body from getting chilled. A comfortable tweed costume, accompanied by a small hat and cosy scarf, easy low-heeled shoes and thick stockings form an ideal toilette for the spring walk. • Dancing, too, is invaluable as an aid to poise and gracefulness, if it is not carried to excess. Blanche Sweet, shows her discretion when sho saya that sho indulges in n Utile, dancing. In tho dance-room, more than any other place, is the u-,e of make-up seen to excess, and this is just where the young girl errs. The heat of the ballroom calls for the use of a certain amount of powder if the tout ensemble is to bo satisfactory, but over-lavish use of cosmetics in the dance-room is brought till too vividly to light by the glare of the lights and the heat of dancing. Particular care should be taken in the application of creams and powders for evening adornment, especially where the arms and shoulders aro concerned. One often sees the men's dress suits looking particularly dusty by tho powder that, has come oft their partners' arms. This would be avoided if a good vanishing cream was applied and just a mere dusting of powder. Keep Your Sponge Clean. REMEMBER that ono of tho biggest aids to beauty is cleanliness. P.emembcr this when your equipment becomes a litt'e the worse for wear. Keep your sponge clean. Hero is a good method. Take two or three ounces of cor bonate of soda and dissolve it in two pin is of water. Soak the sponge in this solution for a whole day. rinsing in cold water : after which let it stay in water for three hours. Finally rinse in cold water, and. if possible, dry in the sun. The Care of the Toothbrush. AFTER using your toothbrush rinse it and well shake before being put on a small rack to dry. Remember it should never be shut up either iu a glass case or in a mackintosh bag. Valuable Vaseline. KEEP a pot of vaseline on your toilet table. It sounds a too simple remedy for ills, to be of much use, but many a cinema star, from constant MABEL NORMAND'S latest evening frock shows the cross-over bodice and the latest short sleeve. use, has found out its valuable properties It is a remedy lor burns; and when Ibe tender skin has been exposed to the sun or wind it will relieve the soreness. It ialso good for eyes when they have become inflamed] nud when rubbed into tho eye lashes will induce t hem to grow luxurlan' K It can also bo taken internally in doses "i half a tenspoonfu! or even Ion for ratejli of the throat and lungs. A Dm -si u.