| 26 May |
Healthy Skin |
Remember that except for the exposed surface, your skin is alive and active. It will respond to good care. Many complexion problems are more skin deep how ever. A sallow, unhealthy color may be due to need of rest, lack of exercise, or improper diet. In this case, the skin shows the state of you general health. These problems need improvement from the inside out. Surface treatment is largely a matter of keeping clean. You have probably passed the stage of avoiding baths. You have found that frequent bathing is refreshing and healthful.
It is necessary to remove the dead cells, oil, and salts which accumulate on the skin surface. Water alone won’t do this. You need soap to remove oil. The water should be 98.6 ◦ F. Water at this temperature feels warm, but not hot. Use a wash cloth and rise thoroughly. Then rub you skin briskly with a towel until it tingles.