Potions for tropical skin issues
DEHYDRATED facial skin was particularly common among women in Fiji, according to Veronique Bolse.
The Fiji Times reported on Saturday, October 19, 1968, that Ms Bolse was on a 12-month tour, demonstrating Orlane beauty products.
Her travels took her through Europe, the Middle East, Australia, the Far East and the Islands of the Pacific.
“These days, a mere five minutes is the maximum time a woman needs to spend on caring for her skin each evening,” said the beautician.
She went on to explain that modern beauty products were formulated in such a manner that active ingredients were absorbed into the skin within minutes of application, and that a woman no longer had the excuse of limited time if she neglected her skin.
The constant humidity in the atmosphere not only caused women’s skin to dehydrate, but was also the main cause of open pores, she considered.
“The old fashion astringents are no longer considered for these skin conditions.
“The new astringents contain less alcohol and more plant extracts.”
She said emphasis then was on light makeup and the natural look was popular, her own make-up being applied so lightly, it scarcely covered her sprinkling of attractive freckles across her nose.
“The same creams and lotions should be used and just as much care taken, but when make-up is put on the face, one half or even a quarter of the former quantity should be used.”
Eye make-up was then smudgy and hardliner were out. Lots of false eyelashes were still being worn.
PERUSAL
Orlane products were not exactly for the economy-minded but a quick perusal of some of the ingredients would well disclose why.
Gone forever, it seemed, were the rosewaters and almond oils which somehow managed to keep great grandma’s skin soft; the antibiotics, serums, moisturisers and vitamin creams were here to stay.
The old fashioned astringents are no longer considered for these skin conditions. The new astringents contain less alcohol and more plant extracts – Veronique Bolse