Show Use of Face Powder Common Thru Years The use of paint and powder goes gocs back as far as recorded history The book of Job Is supposed to be the oldest literature liter liter- In the world Jobs Job's third daughter was named Keren a Hebrew word which means ie i.e. cosmetic box The name im he- plies that cosmetics were popular popular pop pop- ular when the world was young WE REALIZE that powder not only enhances the beauty of the complexion by removing ing the sl shiny ny greasy appear ante ance but softens harsh lines and contours if properly ap- ap plied Powder also provides valuable valuable able protection to delicate skin against the irritating ac ac- ac lion tion of the sun and wind SOME WOMEN WOl have an idea that powder clogs the pores of the skin thus preventing the escape of impurities through the pores Many of these women wom wom- en dust their faces with talcum tal tal- cum under the delusion that they are beautifying them them- s selves without injuring theIr complexions Talcum is useless as a protection protection pro pro- and comes off very quickly It has its uses as a body powder especially for or babies but is a failure as a face ace powder TilE TIIE MAKING 1 o of powder is really an art An ancient formula for for- or mula that is still popular requires requires re re- quires the finest and purest almond meal orris root wheat and rice starch These are sifted by machinerY many times through cloth tinted tint tint- ed and perfumed with a delicate dell deli ca cate te oil After the process Is completed com com- the mixture is sort soft and andI I fine possessing the quality of adhering to the skin to which it Imparts a velvety appear appear- ance Tl THE E SHADES nADES most in use are achieved achi ved by adding carmine carmine car car- mine and ochre to the wl white te materials until the desired shade is obtained There are arc many beauticians who will blend powder to suit almost any complexion |