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PAGE 8, WEDNESDAY MARCH 19, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS BRIDAL SUPPLEMENT The Sensual Bath: It's Practical Help for Skin that's Winter-Dry You've been planning your wedding for months and now when everything's perfectly arranged, you re- member your winter-dry skin. To make your skin silky soft and smooth, try the sensual bath. The reassuring sound of running water filling a tub, the gentle caress of droplets of condensing steam on your body, the moist air heavy with the fragrance of your favorite bath oil . . . with the addition of your own unique effects - a pastel marble tub perhaps, or a graceful palm, some yoga breathing exercises or a cup of tea - I love thee, 1llove but thee, With a love that shall not die Till the sun grows cold And the stars are old, And the leaves of the Judgement Book unfold! -Bayard Taylor you can conjure up an oasis from the bone-chilling cold of winter, and a relaxing refuge from the minor ten- sions of the day. Like all great bath lovers from the Romans to the present-day Japanese, you know the value of a relaxing bath. But it shouldn't be an occasional break in your routine. The sensual bath should be part of it - and for a good, prac- tical reason. In winter, damp winds and cold temperatures out- side compete with heating indoors to dry out normal skin and torture normally dry skin to the point of flaking or scaling. Itching and extremediscomfort may result. For people who have either of these dry-skin problems, dermatologists recommend using the sen- sual bath as a therapeutic one. How? By choosing a good bath oil such as Alpha Keri which contains special ingredients to seal in mois- ture, replacing natural oils lost in the bath. Washing with plain soap and water removes oil from the skin, and it is this oil which pro- Town Homes for Rent available immediately . 3 bedrooms . broadloom throughout . full size basement . large eat-in kitchen . well maintained grounds Neekdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Head Office...683-2401 Week days Mon. - Thurs. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rentai Agency...576-2541 Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Rentai Agency...576-2541 ty of every bride is, of course, the prompt ac- knowledgement of the love- ly gifts she receives. Wed- ding consultants suggest that mothers help label and record the gifts as soon as they arrive. This can be done easily by attaching a numbered label to the gift, and writing the corres- ponding number in the \wedding git book. Y ~~ ('vii 'lt ulo r i-ga 'sor flent tects the skin by enabling it to retain moisture. You'll find that Alpha Keri is totally dispersible in water. This means that the oil disperses evenly through- out the water and will reach all the parts of your body and not just make a ring aro- und your tummy. Some bath oils, even expensive ones, float as a thin film on top of the water and they - and your skin treatment - end up down the drain. e Best of all, only 10 to 20 minutes of soaking with a good bath oil can last the whole winter day through. The mild, refreshing fra- grance of the oil keeps your skin smelling pleasant whîle the therapeutic action helps relieve the itching of winter- dry skin. It's a very sensual, very practical solution to winter skin problems. t Let Your Roses Do The Talking When planning the color scheme for your wedding, keep in mind that in the language of flowers, each color of rose carries a special meaning. To make a truly memorable wedding, why not plan the color scheme around the rose lan- guage? According to the Rose In- formation Bureau, "rose talk" is a trend-setting idea that has its roots in Vic- torian times, when court- ships often were carried on from first blush to the altar with rose bouquets. Happi- ly, this lovely tradition is re- gaining favor with today's young romantics. To. help you plan your wedding floral arrange- ments, here are some of the most widely accepted mean- ings for the most popular bridal rose colors: Red roses say "I love you," and also stand for re- spect and courage. White roses have several meanings, including "You're heavenly," re- verence, humility, inno- cence and purity. They're perfect for young, first-time brides. Red and white roses to- gether, or white roses with red edges, signify unity. Pink roses symbolize grace and gentility. Yello w roses stand for joy and gladness. Coral or orange roses denote enthusiasm and desire. Red and yellow b/ends stand for jovial and happy feelings. Rosebuds symbolize beauty and youth- perfect for young brides. Thank You Notes A not-to-be-neglected du- fil,