ers with some healing salve of a pure make.

Do not, however, think to cure chapped lips by anointing them after
being out in the air. The time for treatment is before the mischief is
done, putting on a little cold cream every time you start out for a
walk, which you will find highly beneficial and will keep your lips in
winter just as sweet and rosy as when the milder zephyrs of summer
rule the air.

Remedies for the Lips.

A writer whose knowledge of such subjects is beyond question says that
glycerine and rose water should never be used to soften the lips, as
this remedy has one great drawback, namely, that it induces the growth
of superfluous hair, a warning which all women will gladly heed, for
no one desires to pose as a bearded lady. When cold sores appear rub
them with cold cream, being careful not to break them, and they will
soon disappear.

The reason that they usually cling so long is, that they are tampered
with by rubbing or biting, and therefore cannot have a chance to heal
properly, as they would if left alone. The same writer who warns us
against glycerine and rose water is a strong advocate of hot water,
and affirms that there is scarcely any ailment that will not succumb
to its healing virtues. Therefore, with cold cream and hot water one
should be able to present to the world a pair of rosy lips free from
any unsightly blemishes.

Smoothing Out the Wrinkles.

Wrinkles are, of course, the special detestation of every woman, and
when they begin to make their appearance, one of the most perplexing
questions is as to how they can be removed, or at least the evil hour
of their coming be put off for a time. There has recently been a good
deal of nonsense printed in various channels as to this subject, and
one of the most cherished fads is that the steaming of the face will
remove them. This is one of those half-truths which are simply deceit
and disappointment.

Wrinkles appear because the fine muscles of the face lose their tone,
the tissue shrinks, and the skin fits itself to the depressions which
are thus left. It is a mistake to suppose that wrinkles can be wholly
eradicated, especially those which are due to advancing years. Let us
"grow old gracefully" and accept the inevitable with the best grace
possible. A cheerful disposition will do wonders toward lighting up
the face and making one's friends forget or overlook entirely the
signs of advancing years. But wrinkles frequently come on p