“Even the roughest of chores need – and indeed must – not spoil your appearance.”

“A dash of lipstick, a hasty dab of powder – how often that sums up a whole day’s beauty care for the busy housewife! ‘But I haven’t time’ she will protest; or: ‘I can’t afford fancy creams,’ or even; ‘What does it matter anyway? There’s only the milkman to see me!”

“So many beauty chores can be worked into the normal day’s programme…give yourself a manicure just after you have done some washing; your hands will be soft and clean and ready to work on. Pat in a layer of skinfood and let it sink in while you do the ironing or peel the vegetables…”

Newnes Home Management suggests you try exercising while doing the housework. Try this one at home yourself:

“While you are at the sink: Swing the right leg out from the hip and point as high as you can. Do this six times, then repeat, swinging the leg backwards. It is grand for keeping that”hippy” look at bay.”

“Zena Marshall proves she can look charming even in the midst of a batch of ironing”