Radio Mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

RADIO MI RROR FEITI1NINE HYGIENE Nor forms Action Explained Norforms are easy-to-use antiseptic suppositories that melt at internal body temperature and spread a protective, soothing film over delicate internal membranes— an antiseptic film that remains in effective contact for many hours. They are deodorizing as well as antiseptic and soothing. 5 REASONS WHY WOMEN PREFER NORFORMS Every day, more and more women are adopting Norforms for Feminine Hygiene, because: 1 . Norforms are so easy to use. They require no awkward apparatus for application. They come in a small, convenient package of one dozen. 2. They contain Parahydrecin—a. powerful and positive antiseptic developed by Norwich, makers of Unguentine. No danger of an overdose or "burn" with Norforms. 3. They leave no embarrassing antiseptic odor about room or person. In fact, they are deodorizing, and many women use them for this purpose alone. 4. They remain in effective, antiseptic contact for many hours. 5. Norforms can be used as often as desired. They are soothing and beneficial as well as antiseptic. MILLIONS USED EVERY YEAR Send for the new Norforms booklet, "Feminine Hygiene Made Easy." Or, buy a box of Norforms at your druggist's today. 12 in a package, complete with leaflet of instructions. The Norwich Pharmacal Co., Norwich, New York, makers of Vnguentine. no p, po w ms Known to Physicians as "Vagiformj" 1 N. P. C, 1837 There's Beauty Afoot {Continued from page 16) Runover heeis, broken-down shanks, bulging uppers which lap over the soles, even excessive perspiration, are all symptoms of foot troubles and all shorten the life of your footwear. Sometimes they can be corrected by proper fittings, sometimes by lifts under the heels or supports under the arches, and often by simple daily home care of the feet themselves. Some people think that pedicures are an affectation, but we can all remember when a majority thought that manicures were an affectation, too. From a health standpoint, pedicures are more important than manicures, for proper care of the toe-nails and cuticle will prevent much possible grief later on, such as ingrown toe-nails. From a beauty standpoint, they're just as necessary as manicures today, what with all the open-toed sandals and lace-tipped stockings. There's nothing really frightening about the idea of a home pedicure once a week; the routine is the same as for a manicure (and, of course, you should use the same shades of polish), except that it's somewhat simpler. There's one thing to watch, however, and that's the cutting of the nail, which should never be too short; it should comfortably cover the quick, should be cut straight across and lightly filed for a smooth finish, and never, never cut deep at the corners! Don't cut the cuticle on your toes any more than you would on your fingers, for cutting eventually thickens the cuticle, makes it ragged and encourages hangnails. Cuticle remover can be used too, for removing soft corns, though for real corns there are many reliable preparations for home use. To prevent corns and calluses, however, try soaking the hardened spots with cuticle remover for a few minutes and then rub them with a well-shaped pumice stone, such as you can buy at any drugstore. TIRED feet are so grateful for any soaking or bathing. Here's the most delightful and refreshing foot bath 1 know. Dissolve a cup of salt or bicarbonate of soda (or a smaller amount of epsom salts) in a basin of warm water. Soak your feet for five minutes. Cover a foot brush with thick lather and use it to massage the feet with a rotary movement, from toe to ankle, first on one side of the foot, then the other. Brush each toe separately, as this will help keep the cuticle down. Scrub the soles of the feet faithfully, too, and in a few days you'll be able to see that old, dead skin flaking off. Rinse in the coldest possible water and dry with a rough towel. Then massage the feet gently but firmly with the new creamed rubbing alcohol. Rub firmly under the instep and finish off by pulling the toes gently into place, stretching them a little. You'll feel so good you'll want to dance all night long! A word of caution about hot and cold water — whenever your feet have got painfully cold, whether from cramped inactivity, exposure to zero weather, or a prolonged soaking in the rain, never bring them into contact with real heat too suddenly. Begin, instead, with a foot bath of tepid water and give them a chance to thaw out slowly. Feet should always be dried carefully between the toes to prevent irritation and infection. Proper precautions of this sort will prevent all ordinary foot odors not caused by some chronic disorder A little care of your shoes will help, too. It takes no time at all to insert shoetrees in the pair you've just taken off, place them beside your open window to air during the night, and spray the insoles with a bit of deodorant 66