48 THE INTEGUMENT, OR SKIN. 



22. There is a maxim by the chemist Liebig, to the effect, 

 that the civilization of a nation is high, in proportion to 

 the amount of soap that it consumes ; and that it is low, in 

 proportion to its use of perfumes. In some degree, we may 

 apply the same test to the refinement of an individual. 

 The soap removes impurity ; the perfume covers, while 

 retaining it. 



23. The different kinds of Baths. All persons are 

 not alike able to use the cold bath. When the health is 

 vigorous, and the system does not feel a shock after such a 

 bath, a prompt reaction and glow upon the surface will 

 show that it is beneficial. Where this pleasurable feeling 

 is not experienced, but rather a chill and sense of depres- 

 sion ensues, we are warned that the system will not, 

 with impunity, endure cold bathing. 



24. It should also be borne in mind, that the warm or hot 

 bath cannot be continued so long, or repeated so frequently 

 as the cold, on account of the enervating effect of unusual 

 heat so applied to the body. For persons who are not in 

 robust health, one warm bath each week is sufficient ; this 

 class should be careful to avoid every extreme in reference 

 to bathing, clothing, and whatever greatly affects the actioi! 

 of the skin. 



25. Sea-bathing is even more invigorating than fresh- 

 water bathing. Those who cannot endure the fresh water, 

 are often benefited by the salt-water baths. This may be 

 accounted for, in part, by the stimulant action upon the 

 surface, of the saline particles of the sea-water; but the 

 exciting scenes and circumstances of sea-bathing also exert 

 an important influence. The open-air exercise, the rolling 

 surf, the genial weather, and usually the cheerful company, 

 add to its intrinsic benefits. 



22. Liebig'p maxim ? What further in added ? 



23. What'is said about cold bathinir ? 



24. What Is Mid about warm bathing? 



25. What is said about sea-bathing ? 



