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THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 21, 1989.

Beauty and You

by PATRICIA LINDSAY

Novel Cosmetics

Library, Supreme Cour

Nestling in the English country- These tiny herb shops within the side at Sevenoaks, in Serl, Kont, shops, are actually, corners of the is the quaint Herb Farm, source old world with a specific charm of the novel herbal cosmetics which have women in a dither. all their own. There are offered These unusual cosmetics are beauty creams, lotions, astringents, made from formulae as old as the bath luxuries and other enchanting days of the good Queen “Besa” temptations, mado from the finest Over two hundred varieties of specimens of beneficial herba boast- herbs and flowers grow, in wide ing such delectable descriptions as stretches of field which are redo milk of peaches, marigold as- lont with their lovely fragrance. tringent, "At the form they are mixed, dried, distilled and blended in recipes which have been handed down as jealously guarded secrets from generation to generation of herb. alists.

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The herbal cosmetics which have women in a dither are grown on an attractive herbal farm in England.

actually oranges dried and stuffed which with lasting cloves!

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adore, such

as pot-pourris Alled with lovely dried flowers Preparations for the bath include keep a bit of scent in a room or bath essences, powders, soaps and linen closet throughout the year. the daintiest and quaintest of These novel products come in dusting powders which are as re- Sweet lavender, the classic fra- boxes, bottles and jars. freshing as a country garden as grance of England, is sold in bulk making a most impressionable they surround one with an enchant for sachets, linen closets or lin- gift. Their old-fashioned attrac- ing aura of well-bred fragrance gerie cases. which lingers with you after you

tion and absolute purity have Pomander balls bathe.

(most familiar made them beloved by all the ́abroad" but - rare as pearls hore) great beauties of England and the will prevent any trace of musti Princess Royal and other members ness anywhere and fill the air with of the Royal Family are numbered a pungent spicy scent for they are among their sponsors.

OTHER NOVELTIES WOMEN LOVE

For years the herb farm products have been sold in a little shop in London and now for the first time they have been brought to us here and will soon be purchaseable in

For the home there are other the leading stores of the bigger quaint novelties which housewives cities.

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FOR LARGE WOMEN--

A PERFECT HOUSE

DRESS

This extremely simple design has evory possible detail to make it com- fortable and becoming. The long, up- boltod line is at once alenderizing and unhampering. The wide arm- holes give perfect freedom for action. The skirt has sufficient width at the hem. It's easy to get into and to iron, because of the three-button, coat-like closing Leaving the deep V-neckline untrimmed

and

therefore this de-

more Blonderizing,

sigu adag a touch of contrast and

braid to the sleeves and the cons -venient patch pocket

OVALTINE for Refreshing Sleep says

ELIZABETH ALLEN

IKE countless thousands of

every

life, Elizabeth Allan has proved from practical experience that "Ovaltine" is definitely tho world's best nightcap. Sho writes

"I cannot say too much in prateo of 'Ovaltine. It givce me that long, refreshing aloop which is so necossary after a hard day's work.”

Distributora

Remember that "Ovaltine' not only boothes the nerves and makes sound sleep sure, but i builds.

RAM

s up new energy and vitality while you sleep.

Because of Its supremo merit, 'Ovaltine' in the food beverage most widely recommended by doctors everywhere. Make it your regular bedtime beverage

and note the difference.

Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.

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