| OCR Text |
Show JOY BEAUTIFIES THE FACE People cannot be too often reminded remind-ed that one of the surest methods of destroying good looks Is to persist for any length of time in discontent, envy, hatred, or any similar depressing emotional emo-tional state. And, on the other hand, one of the surest bcautifiers is the cultivation of a contented, serene, joyous frame of mind. Joy affects the face beneficially In many ways. Every feature Is Improved Improv-ed by It The truth of this was long ago pointed out by no less an authority than the great naturalist, Charles Darwin. Under the influence of joy, Darwin noted, the circulation of tho blood becomos moro rapid Consequently, skin clearness depending largely on a good circulation, the skin takes on a healthier look. Also tho eyes become brighter, the Ptltiro ovnrotjntrm mnrrt nnlmntol "A man in this state," Darwin rightly declared, "holds his body erect, his head upright and his eyes open. "There is no drooping of the features, fea-tures, and no contraction of the eyebrows, eye-brows, "On the contrary, tho frontal muscle tends to contract slightly. This smooths the brows, removes every trace of a frown, arches tho eyebrows a little, and raises tho eyelids. The whole face expauds Since Darwin's day, scientific investigation in-vestigation of the effects of various emotions on bodily processes has brought to light additional reasons for prescribing joy as a beautifier. Not only tho circulation, but, it appears, ap-pears, every bodily process ls healthily health-ily stimulated by joy. The joyous man breathes more fully ful-ly than the discontented or morose one. He digests his food more easily and more effectively and has less trouble in eliminating its waste products. pro-ducts. This smoothness In respiration, digestion di-gestion and elimination means that he is pretty sure to be well nourished. Which In its turn means that, so far as his face is concerned, he is not likely to suffer from pallor or sallow-ness, sallow-ness, abnormal leanness and general loss of muscular tonicity. These are the facial" defects com-con com-con to the discontented man. The latter cannot well avoid them becausi of tho deadening influence always ex erclsed by discontent on the median ism for breathing, digestion and ellm t inatlng. f Hence those who would retain theli ! good looks as long as possible, oi jr, would Improve a faulty facial appear ?- ance, should make every effort to over come discontent and to develop ant r maintain a hopeful, contented, happj t outlook on life. It may he true, as the old proverl j; has It, that all the Joy In the work : cannot take one gray hair out of oui M heads. .m But joy can and does remove wrin W kles, brighten tho eye, clear the com .f plexion and put flesh on the bones. I Remember this, all you who an l anxious about your looks. , Cease being anxious about them l! banish worry entirely, cultivate joy and soon an astonishing improvemen f in the appearance of your feature: will become manifest. ! |
