I found a collection of antiquated beauty advice and it fascinated me so much, I wanted to share! I’ll bring you a little nugget each Friday.

Today’s nugget:

"To cure pimples: Take a fairly full breath and hold it momentarily while contracting the abdominal muscles and straining lightly. This brings a flush to the cheeks and fills the capillaries of the skin, insuring a better skin circulation. Standing on the head will have the same effect as the exercise given, and is worth a try." Home Health Manual 1930

And it is definitely worth clicking on the picture to see and read the Palmolive ad from 1924. Of course, this all has me thinking: While these crazy advices and ads seem old-fashioned, have we really come that far? Discuss…